Foreign companies will be able to participate in the modernization of military equipment for the Ukrainian Defense Forces. This decision was made by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine at the initiative of the Ministry of Defense.
The document introduces changes to the procedure for the development, mastering, and production of new types of defense-related products, as well as the cessation of the production of existing types of such products. The updated mechanism now applies to foreign economic contracts for defense procurement and sets clear terms for cooperation with foreign partners.
"Foreign companies will be able to engage in the development and modernization of armaments, provided they have special permits for the transfer of military technologies and the export of corresponding goods and services. Particular attention will be paid to the modernization of state aviation aircraft, their components and equipment, as well as ships," said Deputy Minister of Defense Brigadier General Anatoliy Klochko.
The resolution outlines in detail:
- The procedure for transferring equipment for modernization;
- Requirements for maintaining its operational readiness;
- Training personnel and quality control issues.
The modernization of outdated equipment will significantly improve its efficiency through the application of advanced Western technologies. This initiative opens up prospects for foreign partners to create joint high-tech projects that comply with international standards and principles of transparent cooperation.
The resolution also regulates the distribution of intellectual property rights and the procedure for transferring created scientific and technical products.
"The innovations will ensure the development of new models and the modernization of existing weapons, military, and special equipment. This will enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities in the face of Russian aggression," noted Colonel Vladyslav Shostak, head of the State Research Institute of Aviation.
