Modernization of Defense Technology: Ukraine to Involve Foreign Partners.

The Ministry of Defense stated that foreign companies may be involved in the modernization of military equipment for the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

According to reports, the Ministry has amended the Procedure for the development, production, and release of new defense products. This mechanism now applies to foreign economic contracts for defense procurement and establishes clear terms of cooperation with foreign partners.

'Foreign companies may participate in the development and modernization of weapons with permission for the transfer of military technologies and the export of relevant goods and services. Special attention is paid to the modernization of aircraft in state aviation, their components and equipment, as well as ships,' said Anatoliy Klochko, Deputy Minister of Defense.

The procedure for transferring equipment for modernization, requirements for its maintenance in working condition, personnel training, and quality control are clearly established.

Modernization of outdated equipment will significantly enhance its efficiency through the implementation of advanced Western technologies. This initiative opens up opportunities for foreign partners to create joint high-tech projects in accordance with international standards and transparent cooperation principles.

The distribution of intellectual property rights and the procedure for transferring created scientific and technical products have also been regulated.

'These innovations will allow meeting the needs for the development of new samples and the modernization of existing weapons, military, and special equipment. This will contribute to strengthening Ukraine's defense capability in the face of Russian aggression,' said Vladyslav Shostak, Head of the State Scientific Research Institute of Aviation.