The map groups key organisations by the role they play across the ecosystem — from frontline insight and policymaking to industry coordination, funding, research and deal support. It is designed to help investors and international partners quickly understand who does what and where each organisation sits within the wider system.
The map is not exhaustive. Ukraine’s defence ecosystem is evolving rapidly, and organisations, programmes and roles continue to change.
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine’s online media outlet, covering defence, security, Armed Forces developments, analysis and military affairs.
A Ukrainian military media project run by the Ukrainian Military Center, covering defence, security, weapons, military technology and the Armed Forces.
A Ukrainian technology media outlet covering defence-tech companies, engineering, hiring, investment and developments across the domestic industry.
A searchable directory of Ukrainian drone manufacturers, technology providers, service companies and other organisations across the unmanned-systems ecosystem.
A Ukrainian defence-tech publication covering startups, innovation, investment, industry developments and the wider defence technology ecosystem.
The media section of Ukraine’s Brave1 defence technology cluster, covering innovations, manufacturers, battlefield applications and ecosystem developments.
A defence-focused vertical of Ukrainian technology media Mezha, covering weapons, drones, defence industry, military technology and market developments.
The Kyiv Independent’s analytical unit providing defence research on battlefield trends, military technology, procurement signals and Russian adaptation.
A Ukrainian technology and business publication with dedicated Defence Tech coverage of companies, investment, startups and market developments.
A Ukrainian defence media and consulting company covering defence industry, weapons, military cooperation, procurement and national security.
A dedicated DOU community and platform for Ukraine’s defence-tech sector, combining industry news, jobs, analytics and professional discussion.
A Brussels- and Kyiv-based defence technology news and consulting firm covering Ukraine, Europe, regulation, battlefield trends and industry developments.
A Ukrainian military information resource covering the Armed Forces, military structure, regulations, equipment and defence-sector developments.
An independent defence and security news outlet covering military technology, defence industry, procurement, battlefield developments and global security.
A dedicated defence-tech programme within IT Arena, bringing together founders, engineers, investors and military stakeholders around defence innovation.
Industry events, workshops and live demonstrations connecting Ukrainian defence manufacturers with military units, government, investors and international partners.
An international Brave1 defence-tech summit connecting Ukrainian manufacturers with investors, government, military representatives and global partners around battlefield-proven technologies.
UCDI-led briefings, investor meetings and industry events connecting Ukrainian defence manufacturers with international companies, investors and co-production partners.
Ukraine’s international defence-industry forum bringing together Ukrainian and foreign manufacturers, governments and partners to expand industrial cooperation and joint production.
NAUDI delegations and joint showcases presenting Ukrainian defence manufacturers internationally and building industrial, export and investment partnerships.
A multi-day Kyiv event connecting Ukrainian and European engineers, startups, military professionals, policymakers, investors and researchers around defence innovation.
Defence Builder showcase events where accelerator startups present and field-test technologies for investors, military users, NATO representatives and industry partners.
A NATO–Ukraine forum connecting innovators, defence companies, investors, researchers and military users around joint programmes, procurement and battlefield innovation.
A major Central and Eastern European defence exhibition in Kielce, Poland, connecting manufacturers with military buyers, government delegations and international industrial partners.
An international Odesa security forum bringing together policymakers, military leaders, diplomats and experts to discuss Black Sea and European security.
A major global defence exhibition in London connecting governments, armed forces and industry, with international pavilions showcasing national defence capabilities and suppliers.
Brave1 investor-facing events connecting Ukrainian defence-tech companies with venture investors, strategic partners and international markets.
An international conference bringing together intelligence, OSINT, cybersecurity, government and technology professionals to exchange expertise and showcase new solutions.
A coalition of Ukrainian defence-tech manufacturers advocating industry interests, stronger procurement, joint production and integration into international defence markets.
Ukraine’s national association of IT companies, representing the technology sector through advocacy, business development, education and international cooperation.
An umbrella association uniting Ukraine’s private defence manufacturers and sector communities, with a focus on advocacy, cooperation and international market access.
A nonprofit industry association developing Ukraine’s maritime unmanned-systems ecosystem through testing, military cooperation, international partnerships and market access.
A technology-business association bringing defence and dual-use companies together around regulation, controlled exports, investment and international industry cooperation.
An association of UAV training schools and instructors setting training standards and preparing certified drone operators for security and defence.
A national network of industry clusters connecting Ukrainian companies with European partners through joint innovation, supply-chain and dual-use projects.
An industry association of Ukrainian ground-robotics developers coordinating sector priorities, integration of unmanned ground systems and engagement with government.
A defence-tech community helping Ukrainian companies scale through military testing, regulatory support, investor access, partnerships and international market entry.
An industry association representing Ukrainian defence manufacturers, supporting market access, exports, investment, regulatory advocacy and cooperation with international partners.
A regional technology cluster supporting startups and tech companies through investment access, prototyping, testing infrastructure, mentorship and business development.
An industry alliance representing Ukrainian electronic warfare and electronic intelligence manufacturers in dialogue with government, military and international partners.
An industry association connecting defence manufacturers, government and capital to develop Ukraine’s defence ecosystem, innovation capacity and public-private cooperation.
An industry association uniting Ukrainian manufacturers of unmanned systems and related technologies within the country’s private defence ecosystem.
A Ukrainian defence-tech cluster helping manufacturers scale through testing, procurement guidance, investment, industry partnerships and access to international markets.
An association of private Ukrainian defence manufacturers promoting industry cooperation, advanced military technologies and member interests at national and international level.
An independent Ukrainian foundation equipping and training the Defense Forces, with deep frontline links and long-running expertise in military capability development.
Ukraine’s official fundraising platform, channeling international donations into defence priorities including drones, vehicles, military equipment and frontline technology.
A major Ukrainian charity supplying frontline units with drones, communications, EW systems, vehicles, optics and other mission-critical equipment.
A Ukrainian volunteer organisation known for Kropyva battlefield software and high-tech military support spanning reconnaissance, communications and artillery tools.
A technology-focused nonprofit training drone operators, supplying military technology and building frontline expertise through its drone and robotics programmes.
A Brave1 platform enabling foreign defence companies to test UAVs, ground robots, EW and AI solutions under real Ukrainian battlefield conditions.
An international volunteer task force connecting engineers, manufacturers, investors and frontline testers to accelerate drones, counter-UAS and other defence technologies.
A Ukrainian tech-community foundation supplying frontline units with drones, communications, optics, EW/ELINT systems and robotic platforms.
A Ukrainian defence-focused charity providing equipment for military and intelligence missions and supporting initiatives that expand Ukraine’s defence capabilities.
A Ukrainian MilTech company developing and producing combat drones, including FPV systems and interceptors, in close cooperation with frontline units.
Unit-linked charitable foundations and volunteer networks funding equipment, technology and urgent operational needs directly for specific brigades and frontline formations.
A Ukrainian civic organisation developing network-centric and robotic capabilities for the Defense Forces through technology integration, battlefield practice and military training.
A Ukrainian charitable foundation supplying frontline units with FPV and interceptor drones while supporting the development of unmanned technologies.
A major Ukrainian think tank producing economic, sanctions, recovery and policy research for government, business and international decision-makers.
An independent Ukrainian think tank producing research and policy recommendations on national security, defence reform, military threats and strategic decision-making.
An independent civil society organisation researching corruption risks, governance and transparency across Ukraine’s defence and national security sectors.
A defence-policy research team analysing Ukraine’s strategic environment and developing recommendations to strengthen the country’s security and defence sector.
A Ukrainian open-data analytics platform for Prozorro procurement analysis, counterparty checks, corporate research and monitoring public-sector data.
A state research institution providing analytical and forecasting support to Ukraine’s President and National Security and Defence Council.
A Ukrainian business-intelligence platform for company verification, compliance, ownership analysis, sanctions screening and mapping links between companies and individuals.
A Ukrainian open-data platform providing company, individual, court and registry information for counterparty checks, legal-risk assessment and market research.
An independent think tank analysing defence procurement, Russian sanctions evasion, military-industrial supply chains and the performance of Ukrainian state institutions.
Ukraine’s accredited Transparency International chapter working on anti-corruption policy, transparent public procurement, public assets and accountable governance.
A Kyiv-based think tank providing evidence-driven foreign-policy research and strategic analysis for policymakers across Ukraine and the transatlantic community.
A public-procurement analytics module developed by DOZORRO for analysing tenders, buyers, suppliers, prices and trends across Ukraine’s Prozorro system.
A policy and research organisation developing practical solutions for Ukraine’s security, defence institutions and veteran policy.
An independent think tank using foresight and strategic analysis to examine Ukraine’s economic, social, defence and security challenges.
An advisory project office supporting defence reform inside the Ministry, including procurement, capability development, deregulation and institutional change.
A Ukrainian civil society organisation investigating and advocating reforms around corruption, public procurement, defence governance, sanctions and Russian asset confiscation.
An independent analytical centre researching national, information and international security, with a focus on Russian hybrid threats and disinformation.
A Ukrainian think tank providing strategic analysis and recommendations on defence, security policy and Ukraine’s role in the European security architecture.
A Ukrainian intelligence firm providing due diligence, corporate investigations, market research and defence intelligence for investors, companies and government organisations.
An information-threat management platform connecting monitoring, risk assessment, research and response to help organisations identify and act on emerging threats.
A Ukrainian research centre analysing defence reform, military technology, arms markets, security policy and international military-technical cooperation.
An independent Ukrainian defence and security think tank producing frontline-informed research on defence technology, industry, strategy and Ukraine–West security cooperation.
A Ukrainian foreign-policy think tank researching European integration, NATO, international security and Ukraine’s relations with key global partners.
A Ukrainian research organisation monitoring Black Sea security, freedom of navigation, Russian sanctions exposure and maritime economic activity.
A Ukrainian think tank specialising in foreign policy, international security and evidence-based recommendations for Ukrainian and European decision-makers.
A Ukrainian defence-tech accelerator helping battlefield innovations become scalable, investor-ready companies through testing, business support and military expertise.
A state-backed institution funding and accelerating early-stage Ukrainian technology startups through grants, startup programmes and access to international markets.
An EU-funded programme providing grants, acceleration and investor access to help Ukrainian deep-tech startups scale and enter European markets.
The ministry responsible for economic and industrial policy, investment, public procurement and measures supporting the development of Ukraine’s defence industry.
Ukraine’s central government, setting defence policy, budgets, procurement rules and industrial measures that shape how the defence sector operates.
The central defence authority responsible for defence policy, planning, capability development, military procurement and the institutional development of the Armed Forces.
A state foreign-trade enterprise working with military and dual-use technologies and supporting international defence trade and cooperation.
Ukraine’s tax authority administering taxes, taxpayer compliance and fiscal rules affecting companies operating and investing in the country.
Ukraine’s state-owned defence industrial group consolidating strategic manufacturers of weapons, military equipment and other defence products.
Ukraine’s central bank overseeing monetary and financial stability, banking regulation and the financial rules affecting investment and cross-border transactions.
The authority administering customs procedures and the cross-border movement of goods, including imports, exports and transit through Ukraine.
The parliamentary committee responsible for defence and security legislation, oversight and the legal framework governing Ukraine’s security and defence sector.
The Ministry of Defence procurement agency purchasing weapons, equipment and supplies and operating centralised procurement mechanisms for Ukraine’s Defence Forces.
The operational users of defence technology, providing battlefield requirements, testing, feedback and real-world validation of new systems and equipment.
A key government driver of Ukraine’s defence-tech ecosystem, co-developing initiatives such as Brave1 and programmes for rapid defence innovation.
A state-authorised defence trade company handling international export and import of military, special-purpose and controlled dual-use products and services.
The presidential coordinating body for national security and defence, aligning executive agencies and shaping strategic security and defence decisions.
Ukraine’s central military command body responsible for defence planning, strategic employment of the Armed Forces and coordination of military operations.
The state authority regulating international transfers of military and dual-use goods, including export-control licensing and compliance with non-proliferation obligations.
Ukraine’s competition authority overseeing mergers, market concentration, competition rules and aspects of public procurement relevant to defence-sector transactions.
The central state body shaping Ukraine’s space policy and capabilities, including space technologies relevant to national security and defence.
Brave1’s entry and evaluation process for Ukrainian defence-tech developers, providing access to cluster support, codification, funding and ecosystem programmes.
A state-backed grant programme funding Ukrainian defence technologies from early development through prototyping, testing and preparation for battlefield deployment.
An investor-access programme connecting Ukrainian defence-tech companies with venture investors, strategic partners and international capital to support growth and scale-up.
A defence-tech marketplace connecting verified Ukrainian manufacturers with military units for direct procurement of drones, EW, robotics and other technologies.
Ukraine’s framework for joint defence-innovation programmes with international partners, combining funding, technology development and cooperation between Ukrainian and foreign companies.
A digital defence procurement system connecting military units, verified suppliers and the Defence Procurement Agency to accelerate decentralised purchasing and delivery.
A financing mechanism through which partner countries fund contracts with Ukrainian defence manufacturers to supply weapons directly to Ukraine’s Defence Forces.
A special legal regime for strategically important Ukrainian defence manufacturers, offering tax incentives, enhanced protection and measures supporting production scale-up.
A joint Ukraine–NATO innovation programme funding, testing and scaling technologies developed by partnerships between Ukrainian and NATO-country defence companies.
A state testing service giving Ukrainian defence manufacturers access to equipped ranges, professional trials and direct military feedback during product development.
An EU-funded programme supporting Ukrainian defence innovation through grants, prototype development, regulatory improvements and stronger cooperation with the European defence ecosystem.
A Brave1 platform enabling foreign defence companies to test technologies in Ukraine and receive feedback informed by real battlefield requirements.
A framework enabling partner countries to procure Ukrainian defence products and develop joint production, technology transfer and longer-term industrial cooperation.
A framework for producing Ukrainian defence technologies in partner countries through joint manufacturing, localisation and cooperation with international defence companies.
An international coalition of defence companies launched by Ukraine to expand industrial cooperation, joint production and support for Ukraine’s defence capabilities.
A government initiative mobilising partner-country funding to purchase Ukrainian-made weapons for the Defence Forces and expand domestic defence production.
Ukraine’s digital public-procurement ecosystem combining competitive tenders, catalogue purchasing and procurement analytics, including tools used for defence-related purchasing.
.svg)
Understanding Ukraine’s defence market takes more than a list of companies. It takes local context, experience under real-world pressure, and the ability to connect people, ownership, suppliers and institutions into one evidence-based picture.
Our analysts work from inside Ukraine, combining local-language research with an understanding of the institutions, companies and networks shaping the defence sector.
We have built and applied our intelligence methods in wartime and other complex security environments, where information is incomplete, conditions change quickly, and decisions carry real consequences.
We test what companies and counterparties say against registries, corporate records, sanctions data, media and other independent sources.
We look beyond the legal entity to founders, executives, beneficial owners, investors, suppliers and other people who may affect the decision.
Ownership, assets, suppliers and risk rarely stop at one border. We trace relevant connections across companies and jurisdictions.
We bring defence-sector context together with due diligence, financial research, sanctions screening and corporate intelligence to build a fuller picture of the opportunity.
Clarity. Strategy. Security.
Clarity. Strategy. Security.
Clarity. Strategy. Security.
Clarity. Strategy. Security.
Clarity. Strategy. Security.
Clarity. Strategy. Security.
Clarity. Strategy. Security.
Clarity. Strategy. Security.
Clarity. Strategy. Security.
Clarity. Strategy. Security.
Clarity. Strategy. Security.
Clarity. Strategy. Security.
Clarity. Strategy. Security.
Clarity. Strategy. Security.
Clarity. Strategy. Security.
Clarity. Strategy. Security.
Clarity. Strategy. Security.
Clarity. Strategy. Security.
Clarity. Strategy. Security.
Clarity. Strategy. Security.
Clarity. Strategy. Security.
.svg)
.svg)
