Ukrainian market for defense components: Minister Smetanin outlines domestic production

Minister for Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin announced this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"Localization of component production is a key part of our defense strategy. Ukraine already has a components market. We produce a wide range of items: engines, casings, initiation boards, amplifiers, propellers, control panels, and more. We've even launched camera production," Smetanin stated.

Smetanin highlighted a recent meeting of over 50 manufacturers of UAVs, missile systems, and electronic warfare (EW) components, where challenges and potential solutions were discussed.

Key initiatives introduced during the meeting include:

- "Component Library" Service – a closed digital database of Ukrainian manufacturers and their products for weapons and military equipment, currently in test mode;

- new financial support opportunities – joint funding initiatives in collaboration with Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy to support manufacturers.

Smetanin emphasized the importance of maximizing the share of Ukrainian-made components in domestic weapons, reducing dependence on external suppliers, and minimizing geopolitical risks.

As previously reported, international partners invested over $1.5 billion in Ukraine’s defense industry in 2024.