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Over 1 300 Weapons and Military Equipment Approved by Ukraine in 2024.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has confirmed that over 1,300 samples of weapons and military equipment (WME) were approved for operational use in 2024, marking a significant milestone for the country's defense sector.
The 2S22 Bohdana is a Ukrainian self-propelled howitzer. (Picture source: Ukrainian MoD)
According to the Ministry, this achievement highlights the effectiveness and capabilities of Ukrainian defense manufacturers. Nearly 75% of the approved samples are of domestic production, demonstrating the increasing reliance on locally produced military technology.
Among the approved categories are unmanned aerial systems (UAS/UAVs), ammunition, electronic warfare (EW) and reconnaissance (ER) systems, engineering tools and devices, communication systems, and ground robotic systems. These samples cover a wide range of needs for the Ukrainian military, from enhancing reconnaissance and communication capabilities to optimizing electronic defense and countering threats.
The Ministry of Defence emphasized that this success was possible through close cooperation between the Ukrainian defense sector, local manufacturers, and international partners.
Additionally, in July 2024, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence streamlined the procedure for codifying new samples of weapons and military equipment, simplifying the process for manufacturers. Now, to register a new type of WME, producers are required to submit only five documents. When all necessary paperwork is in order, the relevant commission reviews the documents and prepares a report. Subsequently, the commission recommends the codification of the sample and its approval for military use.
If any documents are missing or if the reported specifications are incorrect, the manufacturer must address the issues. In cases where tests cannot be conducted independently, manufacturers can request the Ministry of Defence to conduct trials at military ranges.
At the end of 2024, the Ministry of Defence also codified and approved the universal mobile platform "Ravlyk" for military use, following the prior codification of the domestically produced wheeled armored vehicle Oncilla-Shturm. These additions further strengthen Ukraine's capabilities in producing domestically developed military equipment.