The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, led by Oksana Ferchuk, has developed a new roadmap that combines military needs with civilian digitalization. Amidst the ongoing conflict, the ministry is reassessing its priorities, focusing on creating a unified ecosystem for military personnel, developing critical communication infrastructure, and implementing proactive state services.
Digital Path: From Conscription to Veteran Status
One of the main areas of work is the development of the Brave1 ecosystem. The Ministry of Digital Transformation plans to fully digitize a person's journey from the moment of military registration to obtaining veteran status. A key element of this strategy will be the introduction of a psychological testing and support system. Digital tools will allow not only to monitor the condition of soldiers but also to promptly connect specialists for psychological assistance.
Special attention is paid to the digitalization of training centers. The new system should allow instructors to manage electronic training programs, evaluate cadet results, and form performance reviews. Based on this data, the system will recommend the optimal direction for service, increasing the efficiency of personnel distribution. According to Ferchuk, since June 2026, there has been a rise in citizen interest in military vacancies, requiring the state to provide more transparent and understandable digital tools for mobilization and distribution.
Connection of the Future: 5G, Direct to Cell, and National AI
The issue of ensuring stable mobile communication and internet remains a strategic priority. The Ministry of Digital Transformation intends to develop 5G technologies and implement the Direct to Cell standard, which will allow communication directly with satellites via ordinary smartphones. This is critically important for operations in conditions of destroyed ground infrastructure.
In the field of artificial intelligence, the ministry has announced the creation of a national large language model (LLM). The launch of the first test version is planned by the end of 2026. The model is built on the Gemma 3 architecture from Google but is adapted for the Ukrainian language, local context, and cultural specifics. The operator Kyivstar is taking on the technical infrastructure, financing, and organizational processes.
"State Offers" Principle: Evolution of "Diia" and New Services
The Ministry of Digital Transformation plans to radically change the principle of interaction between citizens and the state through the "Diia" superapp. Instead of a person searching for the necessary service themselves, the state will begin to offer services proactively, based on data about the citizen's status. For example, the system may automatically offer benefits or documents if it learns that a person has enrolled in a university or changed their family status.
In addition, the launch of "e-Queue" for passenger car drivers and the electronic European Protocol service is scheduled by the end of 2026. These services are designed to relieve road infrastructure and simplify citizens' lives. However, the ministry acknowledges that the level of digitization of state services remains below 50%, and there is significant work ahead.
Contradictory Data
In the course of analyzing the Ministry of Digital Transformation's plans, discrepancies in security priorities were identified. On the one hand, the ministry declares plans to tighten requirements for mobile operators, obliging them to ensure communication for longer periods during power outages. On the other hand, under current conditions of limited resources, the Ministry of Digital Transformation acknowledges the difficulty of simultaneously maintaining existing infrastructure and building new ones. Experts note that the implementation of ambitious plans for 5G and Direct to Cell may face a shortage of equipment and financing, creating a risk of delays.
