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The purchasing landscape within Ukraine's defense sector is undergoing significant changes in 2025. The Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) has been active, signing contracts over UAH 200 billion and focusing on technological advancements. However, challenges such as counterfeit products and procurement corruption persist, exemplified by scandals like the "eggs for 17 UAH" embezzlement case. Despite infractions and compliance issues leading to supplier fines and halted operations, the Ministry of Defense is pushing forward with substantial budgets for drone and ammunition acquisitions. Bolstered by international agreements, including a notable £30 million UK drone supply contract, Ukraine aims to modernize its defense procurement processes, balancing innovation with stringent oversight.

What challenges does the purchasing process face in Ukraine's defense sector?

The purchasing process in Ukraine's defense sector faces challenges such as corruption, counterfeit products, compliance issues, and embezzlement schemes. Key issues include the "eggs for 17 UAH" scandal, and the DOT facing fines for fake product supplies, highlighting the need for stringent oversight.

How is technology being integrated into Ukraine's defense purchasing?

The Ministry of Defense is emphasizing technology by modernizing procurement processes and forming international partnerships. The introduction of the DOT-Chain system for drone procurement and the adoption of digital controls for product quality monitoring show Ukraine's commitment to tech integration.

What are the implications of counterfeit products on defense procurement?

Counterfeit products undermine procurement reliability, leading to safety concerns and financial losses. Fines over UAH 6 million were imposed for substandard supplies, emphasizing the necessity for improved regulations and checks within these purchasing processes to ensure product quality.

Why is the Defense Procurement Agency's contract volume significant in 2025?

In 2025, the DPA signed contracts exceeding UAH 200 billion, marking a major phase in defense upgrades. This volume reflects Ukraine's strategic focus on expanding and enhancing its defense capabilities, ensuring readiness amid ongoing regional tensions.

How does international cooperation affect Ukraine's military procurement?

International cooperation, like the £30 million UK agreement for strike drones, strengthens Ukraine's defense procurement by providing advanced technology and reinforcing alliances. This partnership approach is vital to modernizing the military and gaining an edge in defense capabilities.

What is the role of the Ministry of Defense in purchasing ammunition?

The Ministry of Defense plays a crucial role by allocating substantial budgets, as seen with the UAH 78 billion deal with Polish company PHU Lechmar. Despite DPA's warnings, the ministry directs funds to secure critical ammunition for the Armed Forces, ensuring their operational capacity.

How is corruption addressed in Ukraine's defense procurement?

Corruption is addressed through investigations and legal actions by agencies like NABU and SBI. Cases such as the fraudulent procurement of military items are publicly exposed, leading to reforms, fines, and sometimes dismissals to enhance transparency and accountability.

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Umierov Zhumadilov’s year: significant progress, but with contracts for Peoples’ Deputies relatives firms On Friday, Defense Minister Rustem Umierov announced that Arsen Zhumadilov will now head both the DOT (State Operator For Non-Lethal Acquisition) and the DPA (Defense Procurement Agency) 9 690 33

Umierov and reforms in procurement agencies Year and half of reforms go down drain: why Umierov’s team encroached on independence of agencies One of the key positive changes in the Ministry of Defence (MoD) was the launch of two procurement agencies. This initiative emerged during the tenure of Minister Oleksii Reznikov as a response to corruption abuses by MoD officials and was finalized under Minister Rustem Umierov. 13 473 32 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Syrskyi and Umerov Arms wars and New Year’s gifts: how 23 billion were taken from disobedient Bezrukova and given to border guards The end of 2024 looks like it will be a year full of arms scandals. No sooner had we recovered from the news that the 120th mine had been sent to the frontline that did not explode, which was the fault of journalists, the military, the rain, but not the manufacturer, than another betrayal was delivered. 15 361 27

Ніколаєнко Whether military units will be left without electricity, or Why army needs acquisition executive In case you didn’t know, in addition to centralized procurement at the level of two Defense Ministry agencies, the AFU also have procurement at the level of military units. So far, their development has failed, despite the fact that they are a NATO requirement. And the Ministry of Defense’s illiteracy on some issues can lead to the fact that it will be extremely difficult for the military to purchase electricity. 3 660 5

глиняна Secret of Hlyniana’s trunk: carousel frauds, fronts, safe deposit boxes and Hrynkevych’s eggs On August 9, officers of the Bureau of Economic Security detained an accountant of a company that supplies products to the Ministry of Defense. She was carrying 4.7 million euros in her trunk. She could not explain the origin of the money. 40 721 17

Яйця по 3 гривні замість 17: чому це ще далеко не перемога корупції Eggs for 3 hryvnias instead of 17: why this is far from victory over corruption The Ministry of Defence now buys eggs at UAH 2.40 per piece, and for the frontline Donetsk region - at UAH 3, even including delivery. This is the data from the latest food procurement tenders held by the State Logistics Operator of rear. And against the backdrop of eggs at 17 each, this is, of course, a victory. 10 674 35

дот,ніколаєнко,закупівлі How to feed army with basil, or What’s wrong again with food procurement for Armed Forces of Ukraine The State Logistics Operator was forced to replace two suppliers of food to the Armed Forces over the past two weeks. There were both objective and subjective reasons for this. 16 176 35 Economics

міноборони,ніколаєнко,закупівлі,харчування Once again about battle with food mafia: how telegram channels are used to put pressure on court The legal war over the new criteria for purchasing food for the military continues. As of the end of last week, 5 lawsuits were left without consideration by the judges of the Court of Appeal. For the most part, the State Logistics Operator (SLO - ed. note) managed to defeat them due to violations of procedural requirements for lawsuits by opponents. 5 360 7 Economics

Гендиректор Державного оператора тилу Арсен Жумаділов Food mafia of Ministry of Defense does not give up: why Arsen Zhumadilov, DOT was targeted with ordered fudge Last Friday, the State Logistics Operator (DOT) announced a new tender for the purchase of food for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Despite the fact that the DOT has not yet been able to launch the announced procurement system by commodity group for the second quarter, it has nevertheless significantly changed the rules of the game for this market segment. 23 552 55 Previously in trend: War

арсенал,львівський,ніколаєнко From cooperative with Russians in Kozyn to legendary "Itera": who is organizer of mine scam Khoroshayev? Censor.NET continues to study the case of the "Lviv Arsenal" and its defendants. Currently, the publication is focusing on Oleksiy Khoroshayev, a representative of the Slovak company Sevotech, who left for Prague just before Russia’s full-scale invasion. And in Ukraine, he did business with very difficult Russians - from a cooperative in Kozyn to the legendary gas supplier "Itera". 20 398 6 Economics

арсенал,оборудки,львівський How Ukraine lost 100,000 mines: what does female leadership and granddaughter in Putin’s administration have to do with it? More than a year ago, Yuriy Zbitnev’s company "Lviv Arsenal" received a contract worth 1.4 billion, but never delivered the weapons. Ukrainian journalists have been writing about this case for six months, but there has been no communication from law enforcement on this story. A request from the Public Anti-Corruption Council at the Ministry of Defence revealed that the National Police is investigating the case of non-delivery. 26 141 33 Economics

вода For clean water: how Hlynyana, supplier to Defense Ministry, made money not only on eggs but also on water After the article about Tatiana Hlynyana, a supplier to the Ministry of Defence, her hotel in Croatia and eggs that cost 17 UAH, I saw many indignant comments: "Why are you manipulating the headline - it’s not like she made money on eggs." 34 931 34 Economics

міноборони They even made money on dogs: what Accounting Chamber found in procurement of food by Ministry of Defense In the first half of 2023, the Ministry of Defence procured food at prices 30% higher than consumer prices, did not analyze prices, did not control the quantity of products supplied, and 75% of the items in the food catalog were not provided to units. 136 223 125 Previously in trend: War