Ukraine to gain access to NATO procurement system for weapons, ammunition, Financial Times says
The arrangement might allow Ukraine to use NATO's existing procurement system and supplier network rather than negotiating each purchase independently.
Ukraine is set to gain access to NATO's procurement system, according to the Financial Times. This move could provide Kyiv with faster and more cost-effective access to defense supplies. The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) will handle this procurement and logistical support for Ukraine. Jacqueline Borsboom, NSPA's director of support to operations, highlighted the benefits of this arrangement.
Borsboom stated that Ukraine will be able to leverage a broad range of capabilities, including procurement expertise and access to an established industrial base. The NSPA's new mechanism allows Ukraine to utilize NATO's existing procurement system and supplier network, thereby eliminating the need for each purchase to be negotiated independently.
Last week, the NSPA held an event in Kyiv, where around 150 Ukrainian companies were briefed on how to register as eligible suppliers and compete for contracts. This new mechanism operates separately from the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), under which NATO allies and partners have funded $6 billion in military equipment for Ukraine since July 2025.
The agreement with NATO is timely, as Ukraine seeks to diversify and stabilize its access to military supplies amid growing concerns over U.S. support. Recent reports suggest disruptions to some U.S.-provided capabilities, such as intelligence sharing and the Starshield satellite system used by Ukrainian forces. In response to these challenges, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced ongoing efforts to address these issues during a recent meeting in Oslo.
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