The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine supported the resolution on "Weapons of Victory," which, in particular, approves the procedure for compiling a list of priority weapons and military equipment. This will become the basis for manufacturers to receive long-term contracts - for 3/5/10 years, which will be a booster in the development of the Ukrainian defense industry. UNN reports this with reference to the government's press service.
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"On December 20, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine supported the resolution of the Ministry of Strategic Industries "Weapons of Victory". This resolution, in fact, defines a new term "Weapon of Victory," the statement said.
It is explained that this is a list of priority models of weapons, military and special equipment, missiles and ammunition, unmanned systems, electronic warfare equipment, and robotic systems of domestic production.
State customers of weapons and military equipment will have to take this list into account when planning state procurement of weapons and military equipment. To this end, the Cabinet of Ministers will amend its resolution on the procedure for concluding long-term state contracts for the purchase of goods included in the Weapons of Victory list.
"The Weapons of Victory Resolution also approves the procedure for forming a list of priority weapons and military equipment. It is to be formed by the Ministry of Defense based on the needs identified by the General Staff and state customers, taking into account the capabilities of the Ukrainian defense industry submitted by the Ministry of Strategic Industries," the statement said.
Criteria for forming the list:
- weapons samples form the basis of a unified staff of defense and security forces;
- samples of weapons are adopted, codified and/or approved for use;
- The need for such weapons will continue for the next three, five, or ten years;
- the production of weapons samples has been mastered, and their serial production is underway by domestic defense industry enterprises;
- localization of production of weapons samples is at least 50% of the production cost of the goods.
The list of "Weapons of Victory" will be approved by the Cabinet of Ministers upon the proposal of the Ministry of Defense.
"Approval of the list of Weapons of Victory should become the basis for manufacturers to receive long-term contracts for 3/5/10 years, which will be a booster for the development of the Ukrainian defense industry," said Herman Smetanin, Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine.
Addendum
The Ministry of Defense reported that Ukraine is actively developing domestic weapons production, and in 2025 these efforts will be significantly strengthened, in particular in the area of long-range capabilities.