A new digital initiative called DOT-Chain Defence has been launched in Ukraine, greatly enhancing the arms supply process for the Armed Forces. This was announced by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, according to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

This system acts as a unique online marketplace for arms, designed to quickly meet the needs of the frontlines. In the pilot phase, 10 brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will participate, with the Ministry of Defense allocating one billion hryvnias to the Defense Procurement Agency.

According to the ministry, these brigades will be able to order FPV drones and other types of UAVs, electronic warfare systems, and robotic complexes through the IT system of the State Rear Operator.

Every military unit will have the opportunity to choose exactly what it needs to fulfill its tasks, while the Defense Procurement Agency will ensure financing and delivery without unnecessary bureaucracy. Supplies will now occur not in months, but within a few weeks.

The DOT-Chain Defence system is built on the model of military food supply logistics.

How the system works:

• Military personnel can independently select, order, and reserve necessary resources, see delivery times, provide feedback, and receive prompt responses;
• Manufacturers gain a clear mechanism for cooperation with the state and military, as well as direct feedback from the servicemen;
• The state can see the real needs of the frontlines, make decisions based on data, and support the development of the defense industry and innovation implementation.

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