Ukraine is expanding its DOT-Chain defense marketplace to 130 frontline brigades in October, expanding the system that allows soldiers to order battlefield equipment directly from approved suppliers.
The digital marketplace, run by the defense procurement agency, lets combat units request gear such as drones, communications tools, and electronic warfare devices through a secure online platform.
Once approved, the agency handles contracting, delivery, and payments, significantly reducing bureaucratic delays.
To support the rollout, Kyiv has allocated 1.5 billion hryvnias ($37 million), which will be distributed among the brigades. The expansion follows a successful pilot that covered 12 brigades and demonstrated faster, more transparent procurement.
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said that scaling up the platform can help the military “set their own priorities and quickly obtain what they need without unnecessary bureaucracy.”
Latest Developments and Delivery Milestones
DOT-Chain was launched in 2024 to modernize Ukraine’s military supply system and shorten the time it takes for frontline units to receive critical equipment.
During its pilot phase, the DOT-Chain marketplace delivered more than 45,000 drones and electronic warfare systems to participating brigades. Average delivery times fell from several months to about 10 days, with some orders completed in under a week.
The platform’s catalog has expanded to include fixed-wing drones and more specialized aerial systems. Upcoming features will add a Drone Configurator for mission-specific builds and a feedback system for rating suppliers.
There are also plans to introduce an online service-request system for rapid technical support and maintenance to ensure that deployed equipment remains operational in the field.
