New Digital Platform for Military Supply

A new digital initiative named DOT-Chain Defence has launched in Ukraine, aimed at simplifying and accelerating the supply of weapons for the Armed Forces. This was announced by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, as reported by the Ministry of Defense.

This system acts as a marketplace for weapons, intended for the rapid supply to front-line units. In its 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 ministry, these funds will allow brigades to order FPV drones through the IT system of the State Rear Operator, and soon other types of UAVs, electronic warfare systems, and robotic complexes will also be available.

It is noted that each military unit will have the ability to choose exactly what it needs to accomplish its tasks. Meanwhile, the Defense Procurement Agency will ensure financing and delivery without unnecessary bureaucracy. The Ministry of Defense emphasized that now supplies will be delivered in weeks instead of months.

The DOT-Chain Defence system was developed based on a successful model of food supply for the military.

How the system works:

• Military personnel can independently select, order, and reserve necessary equipment, see delivery timelines, leave feedback, and receive quick responses;
• Manufacturers have a clear mechanism for cooperation with the state and military, as well as direct feedback from the military;
• The state sees the real needs of the front, makes decisions based on data, and supports the development of the defense industry and the implementation of innovations.

Recall that in June, the procurement agencies of the Ministry of Defense, "Defense Procurement Agency" and "State Rear Operator," presented the functionalities of the IT system during an online meeting with representatives from over fifty military units.