Ukraine has launched an innovative digital platform called DOT-Chain Defence, designed to streamline and expedite the supply of weaponry for the Armed Forces. Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov announced this, according to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

This platform acts as a weapons marketplace, facilitating rapid supply to the front lines. In the pilot phase, 10 brigades of the Armed Forces will participate, with the Ministry of Defense allocating one billion hryvnias to the Defense Procurement Agency.

According to the agency's information, brigades will be able to order FPV drones through the IT system of the State Logistics Operator, with plans to include other types of UAVs, electronic warfare equipment, and robotic systems soon.

Each military unit will have the option to select what it needs for its missions. The Defense Procurement Agency will ensure financing and delivery without unnecessary bureaucracy. The Ministry of Defense added that supplies will now occur in a matter of weeks instead of months.

DOT-Chain Defence is developed based on the model of food supply for the army.

How the system works:

• Military personnel can independently choose, order, and reserve the necessary resources, see delivery timelines, leave feedback, and receive quick responses;
• Manufacturers gain a clear mechanism for collaboration with the state and the military, as well as direct feedback from soldiers;
• The state can see the real needs of the front, make decisions based on data, and support the development of the defense industry and innovation implementation.

It is worth noting that in June, the procurement agencies of the Ministry of Defense, “Defense Procurement Agency” and “State Logistics Operator”, presented the functionality of the IT system during an online meeting with representatives of over fifty military units.