The army will receive FPV drones worth 44 billion hryvnias.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has presented procurement plans for unmanned aerial vehicles for 2025.

The presentation was held during a meeting with representatives of the union 'Technological Forces of Ukraine', which unites leading manufacturers of innovative weaponry for defense.

Participants discussed issues related to expanding the production and supply of unmanned systems for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as simplifying bureaucratic procedures to allow for quicker implementation of new drone models in the military.

'Ensuring technological superiority over the enemy is a key task for 2025. While last year the main financial resource was directed towards the procurement of long-range deep-strike capabilities, this year over 44 billion UAH is planned for the acquisition of FPV, including models on fiber optics,' said the director of the Procurement Policy Department of the Ministry of Defense, Hleb Kanievskiy.

Participants also discussed reducing the delivery time of drones from production to combat units, as well as expanding the circle of suppliers and manufacturers of defense products.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine emphasizes the importance of constant dialogue with manufacturers. Such meetings allow for timely resolution of current issues related to army supply, the development of domestic technologies, and the optimization of logistical processes.