Manufacturers of weapons and military equipment are calling on the Ministry of Defense to ensure the continuity of contracting with the Ukrainian defense industry and the supply of necessary weapons to the Defense Forces.
The “Ukrainian Council of Arms Manufacturers,” an industry association of Ukrainian manufacturers, addressed the Ministry of Defense with a corresponding appeal, the text of which is available to Ukrinform.
The arms manufacturers note that as of mid-August, one of the key problems for the Ukrainian defense industry remains the insufficient level of contracting. According to market participants’ estimates, up to 25% of existing production capacity is currently under contract. Manufacturers of various types of weapons and military equipment are left without a sufficient volume of orders.
For the industry, a prolonged period without sufficient domestic orders poses the risk of losing engineers and production teams, scaling back production lines, reducing working capital, and limiting opportunities to invest in improving and scaling up Ukrainian developments.
“In recent years, the Ukrainian defense industry has significantly expanded its capabilities in response to government requests and the needs of the military. It is important to prevent the loss of these capabilities due to interruptions in contracting,” the association emphasizes.
