Since the launch of the DOT-Chain Defence digital system in July 2025, combat units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces have received over 1.5 million unmanned aerial vehicles and other supply items through the platform. The total value of the delivered equipment exceeds 100 billion hryvnias. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, with data relayed by RBK-Ukraine. UAVs account for the largest share of supply volumes, reflecting a key vector of weaponry and tactical application on the modern battlefield.

A Digital Marketplace as a Supply Tool

DOT-Chain Defence operates on the principle of an online store: military units use state funds to independently select necessary items from a catalog. The developer of the system, the Defence Procurement Agency (DOT), ensures all process support — from concluding contracts with manufacturers to executing payments. As acting agency director Artem Romanyukov noted, each unit has its own missions and requirements, so it is important for the military to independently choose tools that best meet their operational conditions. According to him, the DOT-Chain Defence online weapon store provides exactly that capability.

Catalog, Manufacturers, and Delivery Times

The marketplace catalog includes over 1,800 unique items from 300 domestic manufacturers. The average delivery time for items in stock is 8 days, and for pre-ordered items, it is one and a half months. Units select items from the available list themselves, which allows for flexible responses to changing combat tasks and the operational environment.

What Units Order Most Often

Throughout the operation of DOT-Chain Defence, the largest supply volumes consist of unmanned aerial vehicles. These are followed by ground-based robotic complexes, electronic warfare equipment, and ammunition for unmanned systems. This demand structure correlates directly with the tactical needs of front-line units, where UAVs and robotics have become the primary tool for reconnaissance, fire engagement, and logistics.

Growth in UAV Procurement in 2026

It was previously reported that in 2026, the Defence Procurement Agency within the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine contracted for 300% more unmanned aerial vehicles than in the previous year. This indicates a multi-fold scaling of production and UAV deliveries as part of the state armament program. The year-over-year growth in contract volumes by three orders of magnitude indicates that the DOT-Chain Defence digital system has become the main channel for distributing unmanned equipment among units.

Technological Scaling Challenges

In parallel with the increase in UAV deliveries, the Ministry of Defence is facing technological complexities in scaling jet interceptors. As noted earlier, the high cost of components, particularly engines, which Ukraine largely imports, makes the solution more difficult and expensive. This creates an additional challenge for logistics and financial planning of defense procurement, especially under conditions of limited access to a range of Western technologies and components.