#Defense Procurement

DOT Introduces Mandatory Laboratory Checks for Every Batch of Frozen Meat for the Army

Politics 11/06/2026, 21:09

The Defense Procurement Agency DOT is introducing mandatory laboratory checks for every batch of frozen meat for the army in contracts for 2027. The decision was made after meat products became the cause of 54% of food complaints in 2026.

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Greece and Portugal Sign Agreement for Three KC-390s: Details of the €590M Deal

Politics 11/04/2026, 02:50

Greece and Portugal have signed an intergovernmental agreement for the supply of three Embraer KC-390s worth about €590 million. Athens will receive the first aircraft in 2027 to replace aging C-130 Hercules.

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Australia seeks American 'Iron Dome': what is in the tender for the first land-based shield against PRC missiles

Politics 10/30/2026, 09:38

Australia's MoD has requested prices and timelines from the US for the MRIC system—the American version of the 'Iron Dome'—to protect bases from PRC long-range weapons. Patriot, Aegis, and bids from Kongsberg, Hanwha, and Rafael are also being considered in the LAND 6504 tender.

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Ukraine's Defence Procurement Agency: Transition to Tactical-Technical Specification Procurement and Postponement of Deliveries to 2027

Politics 10/21/2026, 14:40

Ukraine's DPA is awaiting approved TTS for several items and is postponing some deliveries to early 2027. For new products undergoing codification, the agency applies a suspended advance condition.

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Defense Procurement Agency First Purchases Tactical Missiles, Aircraft, and 5,000 Pickups in 2026: Drone Contracts Up 300%

Politics 10/21/2026, 13:31

In 2026, the DPA purchased tactical missiles, aircraft, and off-road vehicles for the first time, announced a record tender for 5,000 pickups, and increased drone contracts (excluding FPVs) by 300% compared to all of 2025.

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Laboratories and Water Tubs: How Winter Footwear for the Military Is Tested in Ukraine

Technology 10/13/2026, 11:41

Learn how winter military footwear is tested in Ukraine: water immersion tubs, mechanical flexing machines, membrane checks, and field trials.

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Army to receive 40,000 tactical headsets: what they are for

Technology 10/07/2026, 11:58

The Defense Procurement Agency has fully contracted 40,000 tactical headsets for the army for 2026 under NATO standards to protect hearing and ensure communication.

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Ministry of Defense Cancels Part of Contracts: UAH 15.6 Billion to Be Redirected to Urgent Army Needs

Politics 10/06/2026, 16:47

The Ministry of Defense and the General Staff will release UAH 15.6 billion by reviewing and terminating contracts, directing funds to urgent army needs.

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“Ukraine needs a result here and now”: NATO acknowledges the Ukrainian military’s edge in the tempo of war

Politics 09/20/2026, 17:58

Western military personnel at exercises in Poland acknowledge that the Ukrainian forces are faster than NATO armies in procurement, training, and weapons development. The difference in tempo is forcing the Alliance to reconsider its bureaucratic procedures.

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NYT: Ukraine Lost About $1.2 Billion to Fraud in Defense Procurement in 2024

Politics 09/07/2026, 14:05

According to the NYT, based on confidential government audits, Ukraine lost about $1.2 billion in 2024 due to fraud and inefficient defense procurement.

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An interactive installation recreating the experience of ordering drones through DOT-Chain Defence opens in Kyiv

Technology 09/04/2026, 15:41

An interactive installation has opened in Kyiv, allowing civilians to experience the process of ordering drones through the closed military store DOT-Chain Defence. In its first year, more than 1.2 million items were supplied through the platform to 500 units.

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Koretskyi Announces One-Month Audit of the Defense Ministry and Directs 70 Billion Hryvnias in Savings to the Front

Politics 09/01/2026, 18:23

Ukrainian PM Serhiy Koretskyi announced a one-month audit of the Defense Ministry's needs and directed 70 billion hryvnias in savings to the front, while simultaneously requesting 2 billion euros from the Netherlands for air defense.

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Artem Romanyuk Temporarily Heads the Defense Procurement Agency: What Is Known About the New DOT Leader

Politics 09/01/2026, 17:07

The Supervisory Board of the Defense Procurement Agency temporarily appointed Artem Romanyuk, a former deputy minister with experience in Prozorro, as head of DOT. His tasks are cited as the digitalization of procurement and strengthening anti-corruption work.

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«General Chereshnya» Prepares NABU Complaint Over Fiber-Optic Drone Tender: Industry Flags Corruption Risks in Defense Procurement

Politics 09/01/2026, 12:22

«General Chereshnya» is preparing a NABU complaint over the ADP's opaque tender for fiber-optic drones. Industry sources point to corruption risks: the procurement of 52 lots was conducted outside Prozorro, and part of the technical specifications were detailed to fit specific manufacturers.

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Ukraine's Defense Procurement Agency Appoints an Interim Head — Artem Romanyuk Takes Over

Politics 08/31/2026, 22:47

The Supervisory Board of the Defense Procurement Agency unanimously appointed Artem Romanyuk as interim head for the period of the competitive selection. A permanent head of the agency is planned to be chosen by the end of 2026.

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Arsen Zhumadilov Officially Leaves the Post of Head of the Defense Procurement Agency: What Is Known

Politics 08/31/2026, 21:52

On August 31, Arsen Zhumadilov, by mutual agreement of the parties, completed his work as director of the DOT Defense Procurement Agency. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine stated that a new head would be appointed within the shortest possible time.

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Betting on long-range fire: how Ukraine is reshaping its 155mm artillery arsenal and the risks of abandoning short-range shells

Politics 08/30/2026, 12:56

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense is shifting its focus to long-range 155mm shells, although manufacturers and military personnel warn of the risks of a complete abandonment of shorter-range munitions.

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DOT Announces First Tender for Ground Robotic Complexes: Logistics and Strike UGVs to Be Procured by Classes and Lots

Politics 08/25/2026, 19:32

The DOT agency has for the first time announced a tender for the procurement of two types of ground robotic complexes — logistics and strike. The tender is divided into classes and lots to involve several manufacturers and reduce the risk of supply disruptions.

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