Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has launched its first large-scale competitive tender for middle-strike unmanned aerial systems (UAS), marking a major shift in how the military procures autonomous systems.
The ministry’s Defence Procurement Agency said the acquisition will cover “tens of thousands” of standard attack and reconnaissance-strike drones from multiple suppliers.
Instead of specifying particular drone models, the tender evaluates platforms against tactical and technical requirements, allowing any Ukrainian manufacturer that meets the standards to participate.
Read the full story on our new publication, The Drone Front: Ukraine Opens First Competitive Tender for Middle-Strike Drones
