Ukraine’s DOT-Chain Defence digital procurement marketplace has delivered more than 1.5 million drones and other items of military equipment to combat units since its launch in July 2025, according to the country’s Ministry of Defence.
The total value of equipment delivered through the platform exceeds UAH100 billion, with uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) accounting for the largest share.
Developed by the Defence Procurement Agency DOT, the marketplace allows military units to select equipment directly from a catalogue of more than 1,800 products supplied by 300 Ukrainian manufacturers. Purchases are made using state funds, with the agency managing the process from manufacturer contracts to payments.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the system has reduced the time between ordering equipment and its delivery from months to weeks. Average delivery times are eight days for items in stock and approximately six weeks for pre-ordered equipment.
The most frequently delivered drone categories include fibre-optic and radio-controlled first-person-view (FPV) systems, interceptor drones, bomber drones and fixed-wing UAVs.
Unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), electronic warfare (EW) systems and ammunition for unmanned platforms also account for significant delivery volumes.
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence said the marketplace complements direct procurement by allowing units to select equipment according to their operational requirements. The system is intended to reduce administrative processes and give military personnel greater flexibility in obtaining equipment for specific missions.
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Image: The total value of the equipment delivered exceeds UAH 100 billion (Ministry of Defence of Ukraine)
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