The government approved on Feb. 1 a resolution to process defense procurement in the competitive procedure of the Prozorro system, among other steps aimed at improving the efficiency of defense production.
Prozorro is Ukraine’s electronic public procurement system, designed to increase transparency and competition in the bidding process.
Launched in 2016, it is designed to streamline the process for companies to participate in bids and track the entire procurement process electronically, helping to reduce corruption and improve efficiency.
“This solves several issues at the same time. Firstly, we can guarantee continuous, stable, and manageable supplies for our military,” said Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal during a governmental meeting on Feb. 1.
“Secondly, we establish transparent pricing, making sure that the state doesn’t overpay and businesses make a profit. Thirdly, we are installing safeguards to prevent leaks of sensitive information.”
The government approved two additional resolutions related to the defense sector. One was aimed at the deregulation of ammunition production for drones by “improving the procedure for registering manufacturers.”