The Lifecycle of Weapons and Military Equipment
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The Lifecycle of Weapons and Military Equipment consists of ten stages — from idea and development to testing, production, deployment, and decommissioning. It involves various technological, logistical, and regulatory processes that ensure quality control, safety, and compliance with legislation.
The scale on the portal’s homepage shows the industry's current state, ranging from stagnation to progress, depending on how effectively sector challenges are addressed at each stage of the life cycle.
The scale on the portal’s homepage shows the industry's current state, ranging from stagnation to progress, depending on how effectively sector challenges are addressed at each stage of the life cycle.
Stage 1.
Idea
Current State: Manufacturers are currently working independently to analyze market needs and develop concepts for military equipment.
The army may receive drones...
The army may receive drones...
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Stage 2.
Development and prototype production
Current State: Manufacturers create technical specifications for the product without official participation from the end users.
The army may receive drones...
The army may receive drones...
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Stage 3.
Preparation for production
Current State: Manufacturers finance all expenses for launching production lines and acquiring necessary equipment on their own.
Lack of clear timelines for weapons...
Lack of clear timelines for weapons...
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Stage 4.
Codification or adoption into service
Current State: Codification or adoption into service is mandatory for state procurement but remains a lengthy and sometimes non-transparent process. Even after successful testing, there is no guarantee of procurement...
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Stage 5.
Serial production
Current State: Manufacturers launch serial production at their own expense without guaranteed state procurement or access to investment/credit funding.
The frontline does not receive the required amount...
The frontline does not receive the required amount...
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Stage 6.
Inclusion in military requirements
Current State: A manufacturer whose products are in demand must be included in the official requirements. Currently, this process is unclear and non-transparent.
Ineffective procurement processes lead...
Ineffective procurement processes lead...
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Stage 7.
Contracting
Current State: Contracts for supplying defense products are signed between manufacturers and the government.
Contract delays lead to late deliveries...
Contract delays lead to late deliveries...
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Stage 8.
Training and maintenance support
Current State: Training and servicing are funded by manufacturers, with no established feedback mechanism.
Insufficient training lowers equipment...
Insufficient training lowers equipment...
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Stage 9.
Feedback and modernization
Current State: Manufacturers lack systematic user feedback for equipment upgrades.
The lack of a feedback mechanism...
The lack of a feedback mechanism...
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Stage 10.
Decommissioning
Current state: Weapon systems are gradually phased out of operation, which includes reducing their production, maintenance, and support, as well as planning resources for their replacement or modernization...
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This is the percentage of Ukrainian private manufacturers who have already relocated their companies abroad or plan to do so as of February 2025. They are driven to make this decision by challenges encountered at every stage of the life cycle of weapons and military equipment (WME) production.
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