Year ago, only 12 Ukrainian brigades could order weapons online. Now, 500 units participate in revolutionary program that has delivered 1.3 million drones to front

A year after its inception, the DOT-Chain Defense platform has transformed Ukraine's defense procurement system, allowing more than 500 units to order weapons online, up from just 12 a year prior. The platform, which is now used by various defense forces, including the National Guard and border services, has delivered over 1.3 million drones and other systems, worth approximately $1.9 billion, to frontline units.

This shift from the Soviet-era model of "fight with whatever is handed down from above" to a market-based approach empowers individual soldiers to choose their equipment, with 84 percent of orders being drones. The system has also introduced a points-for-kills program, enabling units to earn and spend credits on their own equipment. The US is reportedly considering adopting a similar model for its military drone procurement.

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