The process of leasing state property has been simplified for weapons manufacturers
Defense industry companies will be able to lease state-owned property more quickly. The Cabinet of Ministers has authorized the transfer of such properties without auctions for the duration of martial law. The government expects this to help launch new production facilities more quickly and increase weapons production for the Ukrainian military. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced the decision.
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a decision that simplifies the procedure for leasing state property to defense industry enterprises. Now, certain companies will be able to obtain state-owned premises and production sites without holding auctions. This mechanism will remain in effect during martial law. According to Yulia Svyrydenko, the new rules are intended to help manufacturers ramp up production more quickly and increase output to meet the needs of the Armed Forces.
This primarily concerns enterprises working on the production of missile weapons, explosive materials, unmanned systems, and new types of weapons. These areas are currently among the most critical for the Ukrainian defense industry.
At the same time, not all manufacturers will be able to take advantage of the simplified procedure. Only companies designated as critical to the state’s economy and defense will be eligible to lease land without an auction. Additionally, the enterprise must be included by the Ministry of Defense in a special registry of government contract contractors.
In wartime, time is often just as important as resources. Launching a new production site can take months due to various approvals, tenders, and bureaucratic procedures. This is especially true for leasing state property.
Now this process is set to become significantly faster. The government expects that companies will be able to open new workshops, install equipment, and launch production of goods needed at the front more quickly. This includes rockets and ammunition, as well as modern drones, electronic warfare systems, and other types of weaponry.
In recent years, Ukraine has been actively expanding its own weapons production. The government has repeatedly stated that one of its main goals is to increase the share of Ukrainian weapons on the front lines and reduce dependence on imported supplies. That is why the state is gradually removing barriers that could slow down manufacturers’ work.
Commenting on the government’s decision, Yulia Svyrydenko emphasized: “Ukrainian manufacturers are capable of significantly increasing production, and consequently, the advantage of our military on the battlefield.” She also emphasized that the government continues to create conditions for the development of the defense industry. “The government is doing everything possible to ensure that Ukraine is strong and well-armed,” the prime minister noted.
The new mechanism is expected to allow defense enterprises to find production facilities more quickly and launch new production lines. As a result, this should help increase the production of weapons and equipment for the Ukrainian army.
Against the backdrop of the war and the front lines’ constant need for weapons, such decisions could become one of the factors that accelerate the development of Ukraine’s defense-industrial complex and strengthen the capabilities of the Armed Forces.
Ukraine has synchronized its sanctions with the European Union and expanded restrictions against hundreds of individuals and companies from Russia, Iran, Sudan, and other countries that are aiding the aggression. Companies in the defense, energy, and drone technology sectors, as well as certain officials and propagandists, have been targeted.
