The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine is working to expand cooperation with German defense companies, develop joint production, and attract financing for Ukraine’s defence industry.

Anna Gvozdiar, Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine, outlined these priorities at the 1st German-Ukrainian Defence and Security Conference.

During a panel discussion, Anna Gvozdiar emphasised that Ukraine is ready to share technologies, expertise, and battlefield experience with its European partners.

«Just a few years ago, we were discussing opportunities for cooperation. Today, we already have joint production projects and are working to scale them up further. By combining Ukrainian technologies and combat experience with Germany’s industrial expertise and production capacity, we can strengthen not only Ukraine’s defence capabilities but also Europe’s long-term security», Anna Gvozdiar said.

The Deputy Minister also presented the Ministry’s approaches to accelerating defence procurement and supporting manufacturers.

In particular, the DOT-Chain Defence digital marketplace enables military units to choose the equipment they need, while the concessional lending program helps defence industry enterprises attract funds to scale up production.