Arms manufacturers call on MoD to ensure continuity of defense procurement
Manufacturers of weapons and military equipment are calling on the Ministry of Defense to ensure the continuity of contracting with the Ukrainian defense industry and the supply of necessary weapons to the Defense Forces.
The "Ukrainian Council of Arms Manufacturers," a Ukrainian industry association, has written to the Ministry of Defense about the need for a steady flow of defense procurement contracts, Ukrinform reports. The association highlights that as of mid-August, only one-fifth of Ukrainian defense industry production capacity is currently being contracted.
This shortage of orders could lead to the loss of skilled engineers and production staff, downsizing of production lines, reduced working capital, and limited investment in Ukrainian-made technologies.
The association warns that the Ukrainian defense industry has expanded its capabilities in recent years due to government requests and military needs. It stresses the importance of preventing the loss of these capabilities caused by interruptions in contracting. Delays in contract signing in August could jeopardize supply volumes for the fall and winter, given the lengthy weapon production cycle.
International assistance is crucial for Ukraine; however, certain financial instruments have limitations and cannot fully replace domestic resources for procuring the full range of equipment required by the Defense Forces. The Ukrainian Arms Manufacturers Council urges the Ministry of Defense to provide manufacturers with a clear order outlook to plan production, retain teams, obtain components, and continue developing Ukrainian technologies.
They also suggest maintaining ongoing dialogue with the industry about current contracting levels, production capabilities, and future delivery risks. The association emphasizes that the military must receive necessary weapons and military equipment without interruption and on time, while Ukrainian manufacturers need sufficient orders to meet these demands now and maintain production capacity for the future.
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