A large batch of 155-mm artillery shells is being purchased for the Defense Forces - Fedorov
Kyiv • UNN
The Ministry of Defense has announced a new competitive tender for the purchase of 155-mm extended-range artillery rounds. The previous tender allowed saving over 16% and additionally purchasing tens of thousands of shells.
The Ministry of Defense will purchase a new large-scale batch of 155-mm artillery shells for the Defense Forces of Ukraine. This was reported by Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, writes UNN.
Even more long-range artillery for the Defense Forces — we are starting the procurement of a new large-scale batch of 155-mm rounds
According to him, "long-range 155-mm artillery rounds remain one of the main requests from the front. That is why, on the task of the Ministry of Defense, the Defense Procurement Agency DOT announces a new competitive tender for the purchase of 155-mm artillery rounds of increased range."
Fedorov informed that all manufacturers and suppliers whose products meet the specified requirements can participate. For security reasons, the procedure will take place in a closed environment.
The new tender for long-range rounds is a continuation of the systemic reform of defense procurement. We are gradually transitioning defense procurement to competitive tender procedures to create transparent rules, minimize corruption risks, and use budget funds more efficiently.
He noted that "the first result of this approach was the Agency's largest procurement of long-range 155-mm artillery shells. The competitive tender made it possible to save over 16% of the expected procurement cost. Thanks to this, it was possible to additionally purchase tens of thousands of shells for the Defense Forces."
"Our goal is to gradually transition all categories of defense procurement to competitive tender procedures where possible. This will allow for more efficient use of state funds, minimize corruption risks, and provide the Defense Forces with a greater quantity of necessary weapons," explained Fedorov.
"On the President's instructions, we are systematically reforming defense procurement so that every hryvnia of the defense budget yields maximum results for the Defense Forces," added Fedorov.