DOT-Chain Defence: Ukrainian troops will be able to order drones directly from suppliers.
Ukraine's Defense Ministry has introduced the core functionality of its new procurement platform DOT-Chain Defence, designed to enable frontline units to directly choose weapons and drones they need in battle.
The platform — developed by the Defense Procurement Agency (AOZ) and the State Logistics Operator (DOT) — was presented to military units during an online briefing. Launch is expected shortly.
DOT-Chain Defence is a digital marketplace that allows military personnel to use their assigned procurement funds to select UAVs and other systems based on technical specs, prices, feedback, and availability. The catalog will include ratings and reviews, and even forecast delivery times for pre-orders.
Each military unit will get access to a personal account with a virtual budget. The “showcase” will present all drone types available in the system. Orders exceeding available inventory will be registered as pre-orders, with real-time delivery forecasts.
The Defense Procurement Agency will handle all formalities: contracting, legal documentation, and delivery oversight. Logistics will be streamlined by direct contact between unit and supplier.
Arsen Zhumadilov, head of both DOT and AOZ, noted:
“The system empowers our soldiers to decide what drones they need for specific missions. By enabling direct engagement with suppliers, we will cut drone delivery time from weeks to days.”
The platform will soon expand to include munitions, EW/ESM tools, and robotic systems. DOT-Chain is a key component of Ukraine’s evolving defense procurement model.
Notably, the Ministry of Digital Transformation also launched a similar marketplace — Brave1 — earlier this year.
