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Наталя ХандусенкоWar
12 November 2026, 08:00
2026-11-12
The Ministry of Defense is developing a network of specialized defense technology centers: four more will be added to the two existing ones
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is forming a system of specialized centers for the systematic and advanced development of weapons and military equipment. In addition to the already established departments of unmanned systems and missile weapons and artillery, the department is launching four new areas: air defense, electronic warfare/electronic warfare, space technologies, and deep strike systems.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is forming a system of specialized centers for the systematic and advanced development of weapons and military equipment. In addition to the already established departments of unmanned systems and missile weapons and artillery, the department is launching four new areas: air defense, electronic warfare/electronic warfare, space technologies, and deep strike systems.
How the new system will work
The main goal of the reform is to combine analytics, expertise, innovation, and resources for the rapid implementation of technological solutions at the front, the press service of the Ministry of Defense reports . Interaction will be based on a clear division of roles:
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and military command bodies form operational needs and requirements for capabilities, based on real combat experience;
Specialized centers of the Ministry of Defense develop technological and resource solutions for these requests and support their implementation in the troops.
"Our task is to provide the army with weapons and technologies that provide real results and an advantage on the battlefield, in a timely manner and in sufficient quantities," said Defense Minister Yevheniy Khmara.
Six key areas
In total, the system will encompass six specialized structures, two of which are already operational and four of which are in the process of formation:
The Center for the Development of Unmanned Systems Capabilities (BPS) (already operational) will summarize the experience of using drones in combat, prepare proposals for military-technical policy, and support projects so that equipment can adapt more quickly to technological changes;
The Center for the Development of Missile and Artillery Capabilities (already operational) focuses on the development of modern missile, artillery and anti-aircraft missile weapons, detection means and automated control systems. Its priorities are the formation of military-technical policy, scaling up domestic production and the introduction of the latest weapons in accordance with the needs of the Defense Forces;
The Air Defense Development Center (under formation) will be responsible for strategic planning for the development of air defense systems, as well as analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of innovative and promising sky defense technologies;
The Center for the Development of Electronic Intelligence and Warfare, Navigation Systems, and Remote Control Technologies (under formation) will test and evaluate new technologies, plan and support projects, and directly cooperate with developers.
The Center for Space Policy and Technology (under formation) will shape policy and standards for the development of defense space technologies, including satellite communications and the use of Earth remote sensing data. It will also help resource projects and implement developments that enhance Ukraine's technological independence.
The Deep Strike Systems Development Center (under formation) will analyze the effectiveness of long-range weapons, scale them, develop approaches to analytics and metrics, and support development and testing.
The department emphasizes that the synchronization of all six centers will allow for the prompt conversion of military requests into ready-made technological products and the strengthening of Ukraine's defense capabilities.
