Russia launches full-scale online marketplace for military and dual-use goods as Ukrainian attacks against e-commerce warehouses continue

Russia's Center for Unmanned Systems and Technologies has transitioned the Roy.Market marketplace for dual-use goods, initially in pilot mode, into full operation, making it accessible to external sellers. Andrei Bezrukov, chairman of the center's board, announced this development to the Kremlin-aligned newspaper Kommersant. Since August 1, the platform has been utilizing a new IT system to facilitate scale-up for sellers.

Sellers can now list their goods, adjust prices, monitor inventory, and manage documents through their personal accounts on Roy.Market. The platform was launched in early 2025, with the Center for Unmanned Systems and Technologies focusing on logistics and testing a specialized supply model during its pilot phase. The initial inventory of the marketplace includes drone components, 3D printers, fiber-optic spools, antennas, and chargers, all utilized for assembling and maintaining drones in the field.

By 2027, the center anticipates expanding the catalog to over 10,000 items, including uniforms, protective equipment, and body armor. Roy.Market aims to attract sellers who were previously engaged with Wildberries and Ozon, Russia's largest online marketplaces but are restricted from selling military goods. Unlike civilian marketplaces, Roy.Market offers a substantially lower commission on turnover, with the platform's commission being "significantly lower" than Wildberries' average of 21.3% and Ozon's 22.9% in 2025, depending on the category of goods.

To mitigate risks stemming from Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian logistics centers, Roy.Market is implementing a distributed 4PL model for logistics, enabling goods to be stored by sellers or remain in existing logistics chains until an order is placed. User access to the platform remains restricted and is accessible only through individual authorization.

The expanded catalog search and up-to-date information on prices, availability, and delivery times have been introduced in the new version of the platform. Additionally, a third-party payment function has been integrated, allowing completed shopping carts to be sent by link to someone willing to pay for the items. The Roy.Market catalog will not solely be constructed by its sellers; customers can submit requests to the marketplace team for any missing products or manufacturers to be added.