The government is launching a special mechanism for the controlled export of Ukrainian weapons and defense technologies.
This was announced by Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko.
According to her, every export contract must serve the main goal — strong defense production in Ukraine and more domestically produced weapons for the Defense Forces.
The new mechanism provides that 20% of funds from the export of finished products and technologies, and 30% from the export of components, will be directed to a special state budget fund for the development of Ukraine’s defense industry.
The minimum contract amount for finished products will be UAH 15 million. This restriction will not apply to components.
The mechanism will operate during martial law. It introduces transparent rules for exports to partner countries in the Drone Deal format.
At the same time, the needs of the Defense Forces remain an unconditional priority.
If a manufacturer confirms its ability to fulfill both a state contract and an export contract at the same time, it will be able to export.
Permission may be denied if the Ministry of Defense or another state customer plans to purchase these goods for Ukraine’s defense needs, or if the item is included in the list of critical goods.
The Ministry of Defense will update the list of critical goods and technologies quarterly, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will update the list of countries to which exports are permitted.
Svyrydenko also emphasized that Ukrainian technologies will be transferred without alienating intellectual property rights, with control over their use and re-export.
According to her, today more than half of the weapons on the front line are Ukrainian-made. Ukrainian arms manufacturers are increasing production of unmanned systems, electronic warfare systems, ammunition, components and other defense technologies.
