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Domestic engineers are intensifying the search for a game-changer \u2014 a technology able to shift the balance of power on the front lines in Ukraine\u2019s favour. This is not necessarily a \u201cwunderwaffe\u201d, such as a new drone or missile; the decisive factor could be a revolution in supply. The launch of the DOT-Chain Defence platform, the driving force behind that revolution in the Ukrainian military, was called \u201cthe main achievement of the Ukrainian defence industry in 2025\u201d by the founder of the Dovbush Hornets strike-UAV company, Andriy Onistrat.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article on DOT-Chain Defence is the opening piece in the special project General Channel, which Defender Media is producing in partnership with Ukrainian defence tech company General Cherry. Over the coming months, we will explore the most pressing topics in Ukrainian defence tech and examine how one of the market\u2019s key players operates.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In defence procurement, there are many moving parts, but two are critical: delivery speed and procedural transparency. In peacetime, purchases typically pass through lengthy bureaucratic cycles that can last up to six months, by which time frontline requests may already be outdated. That precise problem spurred the launch of the DOT-Chain Defence digital platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DOT-Chain Defence is a pilot project of the State Rear Services Operator and the Defence Procurement Agency<\/a>, designed to shorten the supply chain and enable units to choose the equipment they need themselves. To assess how successful the initiative has been, Defender Media spoke to all parties involved: the platform\u2019s administrators, represented by Alona Zhuzha, Director of the DPA\u2019s Digitalisation Department; platform participants, represented by General Cherry<\/a> founder Yaroslav Hryshyn; and military representatives \u2014 deputy commander of the Phoenix unit Andrii Poltoratskyi and the commander of a special forces unit. Their testimony reveals how, within three months, DOT-Chain Defence transformed a six-month logistical marathon into deliveries that now take just five to twelve days, highlighting the challenges that remain as the platform scales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From a concept to the system<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

DOT-Chain Defence was conceived as an internal tool to help units select and rapidly receive drones. The IT system operates on the principle of a \u201cweapons marketplace\u201d: units pick the drones they need, while the Defence Procurement Agency handles the bureaucratic part of the process \u2014 from contract signing to payment. The pilot proved so effective that it quickly expanded beyond internal orders to include external programmes such as \u201cArmy of Drones. Bonus\u201d. The primary objective is to shorten the route from manufacturer to frontline by removing unnecessary bureaucracy and delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In its first three months, DOT-Chain Defence has achieved results that, until recently, seemed unattainable. The marketplace already lists over 200 product types from more than 50 suppliers. For some items, the minimum dispatch time is just five days, while the maximum is twelve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alona Zhuzha says the system speeds up procurement on average fivefold, and in some cases by an order of magnitude. Where previously approval of needs and funding could take up to six months, results are now achieved in a matter of days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alona Zhuzha, Director of the Digitalization Department at the Defense Procurement Agency \/ Image Credit: DOT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Manufacturers confirm the improvement. Drone maker General Cherry, one of DOT-Chain Defence\u2019s earliest partners, completed its first order in eight days.<\/a> \u201cThe longer the supply line, the less relevant the request becomes by the time it\u2019s fulfilled. Our task is to supply the military quickly and safely,\u201d says Yaroslav Hryshyn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And in practice, the speed the system promises is delivered. Andrii Poltoratskyi confirms his unit received its first order within four to five days of submission. The biggest benefit, he says, is that the bureaucratic marathon has gone: \u201cWe no longer have to gather mountains of paperwork and wait six months while it moves through justifications, submissions and approvals across multiple services and structures as we used to.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Principles of new competition<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

DOT-Chain Defence has fundamentally changed relations between the state and manufacturers, encouraging genuine market competition. Zhuzha explains that, unlike a traditional state contract \u2014 which allowed a supplier to \u201crelax\u201d after receiving an advance payment \u2014 contracts within DOT-Chain Defence create no financial obligation until the product is actually ordered. Funds are reserved only after a military unit places an order and signs an additional agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This keeps suppliers permanently motivated to improve quality: the better the product and service, the more likely they are to win orders. It forces them to work \u201cahead\u201d, listing ready-to-ship items in the system. Yaroslav Hryshyn agrees that this stimulates healthy competition and gives the firm timely feedback for product upgrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Verification and constructive dialogue<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Only verified manufacturers are admitted to the platform. Joining DOT-Chain Defence requires submitting company information to the Defence Procurement Agency, as well as a compliance review of financial stability, reputation, licenses, and the absence of links to aggressor states. After a positive compliance verdict and contract signing, a company may join the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a conversation with Defender Media, the commander of a special-purpose unit stated that his formation already utilises DOT-Chain Defence actively. He called the platform \u201ca very handy tool\u201d in two main scenarios. \u201cFirst, it replaced quick orders that used to go through volunteers. Volunteer support has clearly decreased, and now we can cover urgent needs using e-points,\u201d the commander explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second use, he said, is testing new equipment models. \u201cWe can take, for example, a hundred units of several products \u2014 one type, another, a third \u2014 to see which best meets our needs. Then we can order a large batch of whatever performs best,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite its high efficiency, onboarding new manufacturers<\/a> remains one of the system\u2019s operational challenges. Zhuzha does not hide that, although expectations for supplier numbers were initially higher, the team encountered a range of problems that substantially increased their workload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main bottleneck arises during documentation. \u201cWe often encounter inconsistencies, and correcting them can take quite some time,\u201d she explains, noting that these issues are mostly bureaucratic in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challenges and concerns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Despite successes, funding for DOT-Chain Defence remains a weak point. According to Yaroslav Hryshyn, a quarter of the funds allocated<\/a> for the first 12 brigades was spent in just two weeks. Given that around 180 brigades are now in the system, scaling requires additional solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf funding is not significantly increased, manufacturers may face situations where the military wants to buy their products via the system, but the budget is temporarily exhausted. That creates risks for production planning: a company sees potential orders but cannot fulfil them due toa lack of funds. For business, this adds uncertainty and requires clear dialogue from the state about prospects for additional financing,\u201d says the founder of General Cherry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top unmanned forces units by the number of e-points earned for confirmed hits \/ Infographics by the \u201cPhoenix\u201d unit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Budget limits also affect troops. \u201cPurchasing drones with bonus \u2018e-points\u2019<\/a> is currently almost the only way for us to acquire equipment. Although point rates were raised, we now receive more points for destroyed enemy kit \u2014 the value of each point has halved and is currently equivalent to 5,000 hryvnias. It\u2019s crucial for us that this value does not fall further,\u201d Poltoratskyi says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growth and scaling<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In 2026, up to 70% of all UAV deliveries <\/a>to the Ukrainian Armed Forces are expected to be made via the platform. In the past week alone, DOT-Chain Defence has added options for procuring stationary and trench electronic warfare systems, with mining robots next in line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis will become the main channel for drone supply. If manufacturers want to develop and work with state contracts, they should be here,\u201d Alona says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Immediate plans for the DOT-Chain Defence team include introducing a service desk where units can report faults or request firmware updates and drone repairs. The platform also plans to expand its user base \u2014 early units from other defence forces, including the Ministry of Internal Affairs, are due to join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another step is to give suppliers more autonomy so they can update their catalogue and materials themselves, easing the load on the operations team. Strategically, the DPA is developing a \u201cdrone constructor\u201d \u2014 a tool that will enable units to build bespoke requests by choosing parameters such as thermal imaging cameras, battery types, frequencies, or gimbal mounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Troops are eagerly awaiting the arrival of individual components on the marketplace. While drones are being procured successfully, their operation requires non-codified equipment, including relays, antennas, receivers, and transmitters. Poltoratskyi notes that these components are not covered by either unit budgets or the platform, so soldiers are currently resolving these needs themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read more:<\/strong> General Cherry unveils new interceptor drone<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Manufacturers, meanwhile, are not rushing to abandon other supply channels, although they see DOT-Chain Defence as a strategic direction that will provide the bulk of deliveries in future. \u201cWe operate across all channels, including direct work with brigades, because that gives us feedback straight from drone operators and lets us continuously improve our products,\u201d Yaroslav Hryshyn says.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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