A new feature has been launched on the state-owned marketplace Brave1 Market, allowing military units to order fully custom drones tailored to specific tasks, rather than being limited to ready-made serial solutions. According to the developers, this is a step towards selecting equipment based on the real mission of the unit, rather than what is currently in the supplier's stock. Currently, the functionality works exclusively for purchases using the unit's own funds, not state budget funds (eBalys).
How a custom order is formed
The procedure begins with a military unit forming a request specifying the desired tactical and technical characteristics (TTC), the quantity of equipment, and delivery deadlines. According to Brave1, customization capabilities cover more than 17 items, allowing an apparatus with a unique set of characteristics to be assembled for a specific task. After this, the system automatically sends the request to potential suppliers, each of whom can respond or ignore it.
Blind evaluation and automated auctions
The key feature of the new procedure is anonymity during the selection stage: the buyer does not see who submitted the application, and the evaluation is based solely on objective technical data. If several applications match the TTC completely, the system launches automated auctions, where the lowest price wins. After this, the unit concludes a direct agreement with the manufacturer, bypassing unnecessary intermediary steps.
Which apparatus can already be ordered
Under the new procedure, FPV kamikaze drones, including those with fiber-optic links, and aircraft-type interceptors are available, including non-codified solutions that are not in the standard catalog. Brave1 plans to expand the list and add ground robotic complexes, which should turn the platform into a universal tool for defense procurement of unmanned equipment.
Transparency and control mechanisms
All stages of interaction and decision-making are automatically recorded in the system. If a unit refuses to make a purchase, it must specify a justified reason for the refusal. There is also a mechanism for filing complaints against both the buyer and the supplier, which should reduce the risks of abuse and make the process more predictable for both sides.
Who stood behind the development
The functionality was developed jointly with experts from the "Project 100" initiative, which unites specialists from the Defense Procurement Reform Project and the Ministry of Defense's Change Support Office. According to Brave1, this collaboration helps integrate practical experience into the development of the marketplace and adapt it to the real needs of military buyers. Earlier, the platform held an online demonstration of drone technologies, where more than 50 manufacturers presented new solutions for FPV drones, including modular units that can be quickly adapted to changing conditions on the front line.
Context: Ukrainian and Russian marketplaces
Against the backdrop of the expansion of Brave1 Market capabilities, it is worth noting that Russia, according to available data, launched its own military drone marketplace "Roi.Market" only in August 2026 — almost a year later than Ukrainian analogues Brave1 Market and DOT-Chain Defence. This highlights that Ukrainian defense logistics in terms of digital procurement platforms for unmanned equipment is currently ahead of Russian developments in terms of implementation timelines.
