The Ministry for Strategic Industries of Ukraine and the Better Regulation Delivery Office (BRDO) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in the development of the defence-industrial complex.
The parties formalized their shared intentions to improve state policy in the defence sector and foster the development of the industry based on transparency, efficiency, and openness to innovation.
In particular, the cooperation will include:
- analytical and legal expertise of regulatory acts in the field of the defence-industrial complex;
- development of effective digital solutions for industry management;
- deregulation and creation of a supportive investment climate for the development of the defence industry;
- information support for initiatives aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in the industry;
- involvement of international partners in defence industry development projects.
A separate area of focus will be strengthening cooperation in the modernization of management processes within the Ministry’s area of responsibility.
“We are grateful to BRDO for their active support of Ukraine’s defence industry, as well as for their trust and willingness to cooperate with the Ministry. This partnership with a leading analytical centre will strengthen our institutional capacity through expert knowledge, enable the implementation of effective — particularly digital — solutions, and facilitate better access for Ukrainian arms manufacturers to state programs in weapons production. This memorandum is a roadmap for action, and we are beginning its joint implementation,” said Hanna Hvozdiar, Deputy Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine.
“Two years ago, the BRDO team made a strategic decision to systematically apply our experience and expertise to address public policy challenges in the defence sector. We called this approach ‘Defence First’ and have been consistently implementing it with our partners. We are pleased that our six-month cooperation in policymaking for the defence-industrial sector has laid the foundation for a deeper and more structured partnership with the Ministry for Strategic Industries,” said Oleksii Dorogan, CEO of BRDO.