What Happened
Online Marketplace Speeds Up Military Procurement
Ukraine’s Defence Procurement Agency has been using an online marketplace called DOT-Chain Defence to deliver drones and other equipment to military units. Since its launch in July 2025, one in five drones procured by the agency have been delivered through this platform. The system allows units to choose equipment directly and receive it quickly, with an average delivery time of eight days for in-stock items. This innovative approach to military procurement has already resulted in the delivery of over one million UAVs and other equipment to Ukrainian forces, as reported by the Ministry of Defence. This development was first reported by an unknown source.