Ukrainian Defence Innovation Showcase at the OSCE PA Winter Session

Overview

As part of the programme of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Winter Meeting, the Ukrainian delegation hosted a dedicated exhibition highlighting Ukraine’s defence innovation model and its evolving defence technology ecosystem.

The showcase presented how Ukraine has built an operational innovation chain during wartime — transforming frontline needs into deployable technological solutions. The exhibition mapped the full cycle of innovation through four interconnected pillars: Need, Solution, Evidence, and Accountability.

Organisers

Organiser:

Molfar Intelligenceis a leading business intelligence and analytical firm specializing in the Ukrainian market, working with corporates, investment funds, and government institutions on strategic research and data-driven insights.

Partner:

ADVANQ | LAW FIRM isan international legal advisory firm providing legal and regulatory support indefence, technology, and investment sectors, including cross-border cooperationand compliance.

Partner:

General Cherry is a Ukrainian defence-tech company specializing in the development and manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and advanced battlefield solutions. 

Discussed Topics

1. Ukraine’s defence innovation model and the transformation of battlefield needs intot echnological solutions;
2. The innovation chain in wartime: Need → Solution → Evidence → Accountability;
3. How Ukrainian defence technologies are tested and validated in real combat conditions;
4. Legal and governance frameworks enabling responsible scaling of defence innovations;
5. Procurement mechanisms and transparency safeguards in defence technology deployment;
6. Opportunities for international cooperation and investment in Ukraine’s defence technology sector.

Guests

The exhibition welcomed members of parliament, government representatives, defence policy experts, and international partners attending the Winter Meeting of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly.

Participants had the opportunity to engage directly with representatives of Ukraine’s defence innovation ecosystem, discuss the country’s operational experience in defence technology development, and explore opportunities for cooperation. 

Timeline

Thursday, 19 February 2026

08.00 - 08.45 Time reserved for meetings of various groups

08.45 – 10.15 Joint Session of the three General Committees

10.30 – 13.15 General Committee on Political Affairs

13.15 – 15.15 Break

15.15 – 18.00 General Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Questions

15.15 – 18.00 General Committee on Economic Affairs, Science, Technology and Environment

Friday, 20 February 2026

08.00 - 08.45 Time reserved for meetings of various groups

08.45 – 12.00 Joint Session of the three General Committees

12.00 – 14.00 Break

14.00 – 17.00 Standing Committee Meeting

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