What Happened
Parliament and Ministry of Defense Address Payment Delays to Arms Manufacturers
The Verkhovna Rada and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine have explained the delay in approving funding for the eBaly program, citing a new procedure for approving funds and late submission of documents. The Ministry of Defense has assured that funding for the program in 2026 has been allocated and that all due payments to manufacturers will be made. The eBaly program has been an effective mechanism for providing combat units with necessary equipment, with over 750,000 units ordered and nearly 40 billion hryvnias worth of equipment delivered. This was reported by UA.NEWS.