Наталя ХандусенкоWeapon
5 August 2026, 14:41
2026-08-05
$1 billion in a year: the military ordered half a million drones and robotics through Brave1 Market
During the first year of operation of the Brave1 Market defense technology marketplace, units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces ordered military equipment and supplies worth $1 billion.
During the first year of operation of the Brave1 Market defense technology marketplace, units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces ordered military equipment and supplies worth $1 billion.
Thanks to the system, about 500,000 units of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ground robotic complexes (GRCs), as well as electronic warfare (EW) and reconnaissance (RER) equipment have already been delivered to more than 400 combat units, the Ministry of Defense reports .
The launch of the updated eBalı program, integrated with Brave1 Market, took place on August 1, 2025. The main change is that combat commanders have direct access to the choice of equipment: now they independently decide what equipment their unit needs to perform tasks on the front line.
The order mechanics are built on verified combat results. Units receive ePoints for verified combat missions - conducting reconnaissance, logistics, evacuating the wounded, destroying enemy equipment and manpower. The points received are exchanged for technological solutions on the Brave1 Market platform.
Currently, more than 1,100 items of various products are available to defenders.