What Happened
Industry Association Seeks Predictable Defense Procurement Amid War Efforts
The Ukrainian Council of Arms Manufacturers has appealed to the Ministry of Defense to ensure the continuity of contracting with the Ukrainian defense industry, citing insufficient levels of contracting and the risk of losing production capacity. The industry association emphasizes the importance of preventing interruptions in contracting to maintain the capabilities of the Ukrainian defense industry, which has expanded significantly in recent years. The association also calls for sufficient and predictable financial resources for procurement and a clear order outlook to allow manufacturers to plan production. This development was reported by Ukrinform.