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Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense is launching the procurement of a new large batch of 155mm long-range artillery shells for the country’s Defense Forces, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced, UATV English reports.
“Even more long-range artillery for the Defense Forces — we are launching the procurement of a new large batch of 155mm rounds,” Fedorov said.
According to the minister, long-range 155mm artillery ammunition remains one of the military’s highest priorities. To meet frontline needs, the Defense Procurement Agency (DOT), acting on behalf of the Ministry of Defense, has announced a new competitive tender for the purchase of extended-range 155mm artillery rounds.
Fedorov said all manufacturers and suppliers whose products meet the established technical requirements are eligible to participate. For security reasons, the procurement process will be conducted in a closed environment.
The minister described the new tender as part of the government’s broader reform of Ukraine’s defense procurement system.
“We are gradually transitioning defense procurement to competitive tender procedures in order to establish transparent rules, minimize corruption risks, and ensure more efficient use of budget funds,” Fedorov said.
He noted that the first large-scale competitive procurement of long-range 155mm artillery rounds reduced the expected contract value by more than 16%, allowing the ministry to purchase tens of thousands of additional shells for the Defense Forces.
“Our goal is to gradually introduce competitive tender procedures across all categories of defense procurement wherever possible. This will enable more efficient use of state funds, reduce corruption risks, and provide the Defense Forces with more of the weapons they need,” he added.
Fedorov emphasized that the reforms are being implemented under the direction of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to ensure that every hryvnia allocated to the defense budget delivers the maximum benefit for Ukraine’s military.
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