Ukraine’s government has approved its first transparent mechanism for exporting Ukrainian-made weapons and defense technologies to partner countries, aiming to help manufacturers scale up production without compromising the country’s own military supply needs.According to the Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, the mechanism allows partners in the Drone Deal framework, or countries with relevant intergovernmental agreements with Kyiv, to purchase Ukrainian weapons and work directly with domestic manufacturers. JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official.“This was a task set by the President of Ukraine,” Fedorov said, adding that it aims at “giving Ukrainian manufacturers clear rules for working with international partners, allowing them to scale production, attract investment,” simultaneously guaranteeing that “the needs of Ukraine’s Defense Forces remain the top priority.”The system applies to weapons and defense technology transfers valued at HR.15 million (roughly $334.795) or more, with export applications reviewed within a 30-day window.How the system will workUnder the new rules, Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs will determine the list of eligible partner states, while the Ministry of Defense – with help from other authorized bodies – will identify critical goods barred from export.Ukrainian technology remains under state protection throughout the process, and transfers exclude any transfer of intellectual property rights.