Ukraine signed contracts worth over 333.6 billion Ukrainian Hryvnia ($7.6 billion) for drones in the first half of 2026, more than double the value recorded during the same period last year.
The procurement was carried out through multiple channels, including the Defence Procurement Agency’s (DOT) weapons marketplace, which allows military units to order equipment using allocated funds.
According to the agency, the average delivery time is nine days, with the DOT overseeing contract execution, payment processing, and logistics.
Although officials did not release a breakdown of purchases, first-person view (FPV) drones accounted for the largest share of contracted systems.
The Ministry of Defence said expanding drone supplies remains central to Ukraine’s defense strategy, supporting strike missions, reconnaissance, and frontline resupply.
Combat Data Drives Procurement
Earlier this year, Ukraine introduced a battlefield data-driven procurement model aimed at reducing manual decision-making and limiting corruption risks.
The system compiles performance data on unmanned platforms from multiple government digital databases before the General Staff combines it with operational requests from frontline units.
The DOT then contracts the selected systems, with the process designed to prioritize drones that have already proven their effectiveness in combat.
