In Ukraine, a new term “Weapons of Victory” is being introduced: what does it mean

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine supported the resolution on “Weapons of Victory”, which, in particular, approves the procedure for forming a list of priority samples of weapons and military equipment (OMT). This will become the basis for manufacturers to obtain long-term contracts – for 3/5/10 years, which will be a booster in the development of the Ukrainian defense industry. About this UNN reports with reference to the press service of the government.

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“On December 20, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine supported the resolution of the Ministry of Strategy and Industry “Weapons of Victory”. This resolution, in fact, defines the new term “Weapons of Victory”, – the message reads.

It is explained that this is a list of priority samples of weapons, military and special equipment, missiles and ammunition, unmanned systems, means of radio-electronic warfare, robotic complexes of domestic production.

State customers of armaments and military equipment will have to take this list into account when planning state procurement of military equipment. For this purpose, changes will be made to the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers on determining the procedure for concluding long-term state contracts for the purchase of goods included in the “Weapons of Victory” list.

“The “Weapons of Victory” resolution also approves the procedure for forming a list of priority types of anti-aircraft weapons. It should be formed by the Ministry of Defense based on the needs determined by the General Staff and state contractors, taking into account the capabilities of the Ukrainian defense industry, submitted by the Ministry of Strategic Industries,” the message states.

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List formation criteria:

• weapons samples form the basis of the unified staff of the defense and security forces;

• weapons samples have been adopted, codified and/or put into operation;

• the need for such weapons will remain for the next three, five or ten years;

• the production (production) of weapons samples has been mastered, their serial production is carried out by domestic enterprises of the defense-industrial complex;

• localization of the production of weapons samples is at least 50% of the product’s production cost.

The list of “Weapons of Victory” will be approved by the Cabinet of Ministers at the request of the Ministry of Defense.

“The approval of the list of Weapons of Victory should become the basis for manufacturers to receive long-term contracts – for 3/5/10 years, which will be a booster in the development of the Ukrainian defense industry”, – noted the Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine Herman Smetanin.

Addition

The Ministry of Defense reported that Ukraine is actively developing domestic weapons production, and already in 2025 these efforts will be significantly strengthened, in particular in the field of creating long-range capabilities.