In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine transferred 30 licenses for the implementation of its own technological developments to domestic weapon manufacturers. This concerns solutions related to electronic warfare, drone combat systems, and the use of guided munitions with automatic correction. Weapons created using these technologies are already being supplied to the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
This is reported by Business • Media
“This is how we shorten the path from a battle-tested idea to mass supply,” the Ministry of Defense explained.
State Support for the Defense Industry
In October 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine granted weapon manufacturers the right to use technologies developed by the Ministry of Defense. At the same time, the developments themselves remain in state ownership. Finished products manufactured under these licenses are supplied to the Defense Forces through the state procurement mechanism.
International Cooperation with Canada
Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced plans to significantly strengthen cooperation with Ukraine in the defense industry sector. According to him, the establishment of joint arms enterprises between Ukraine and Canada has already been agreed upon, and certain progress has been made in this direction. Carney also emphasized that Canada will provide the Ukrainian side with opportunities to expand its own weapon production, and joint efforts will only intensify in the future.