Ukraine has set an ambitious goal — to provide 50% of the weaponry for the Armed Forces through domestic production. This encompasses a wide range of products, including drones, armored vehicles, ammunition, and other types of weaponry. Since the onset of full-scale aggression, weapon production at domestic enterprises has increased by 35 times, creating the conditions for further expansion.
This is reported by Finway
Increase in Defense Budget and Government Support
Currently, Ukrainian products account for about 40% of the weaponry on the front lines. In 2025, the country plans to allocate 2.6 trillion UAH to the defense sector, which constitutes 31.1% of the gross domestic product. To support the development of the defense industry, the government is launching grant programs that will assist ammunition and explosives manufacturers in expanding production and implementing innovative solutions.
International Partnership and Innovations in the Defense Sector
An important component of the development of the domestic defense industry has been the collaboration of Ukrainian enterprises with foreign partners. For example, the company Odd Systems, which specializes in the development of thermal imaging cameras and FPV drones, has signed a partnership agreement with the Danish defense conglomerate Terma Group. The goal of this collaboration is to create an affordable and scalable drone interceptor based on artificial intelligence, capable of combating various types of UAVs, including Shahed drones.
“Ukraine aims to produce 50% of the weapons used by the Armed Forces at domestic enterprises. This includes the production of drones, armored vehicles, ammunition, and more. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, weapon production in Ukraine has increased by 35 times, and the country has the potential for further growth in these indicators.”
Additionally, the “Defense Procurement Agency” has already signed contracts with three companies — two Ukrainian and one American — specializing in the production of interceptor drones for the needs of the Ukrainian army. This collaboration is expected to not only enhance defense capabilities but also to introduce cutting-edge technologies in the protection against drone threats.