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Ukraine’s Brave1 Lets Military Units Order Custom-Built Drones for Battlefield Missions
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Ukraine’s Brave1 defense technology cluster has introduced a new procurement feature allowing military units to order custom-built drones tailored to specific operational requirements through the Brave1 Market platform.
Under the new system, Ukrainian military units can purchase serially produced systems or request custom drones with technical specifications tailored to specific battlefield tasks. Brave1 said the procurement process is designed to be transparent and competitive,
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According the press release, military units submit requests specifying the desired tactical and technical characteristics, quantity, and delivery timeframe. Buyers can customize more than 17 parameters, including communication systems, cameras, payload weight, and flight endurance. Once a request is submitted, the system automatically distributes it to potential suppliers, which can either respond with an offer or decline to participate.
If several proposals offer identical technical specifications, the platform automatically conducts bidding, with the lowest-priced offer winning. The military unit can then conclude a direct contract with the selected manufacturer.
The system also allows units to order solutions that have not yet been formally codified, providing greater flexibility compared with other state procurement mechanisms, according to Brave1.
The technologies currently available for custom orders include FPV strike drones, fiber-optic FPV strike drones, and fixed-wing interceptor drones. Brave1 plans to expand the range of eligible systems, including by adding unmanned ground vehicles.
For now, the feature is available exclusively for purchases financed with military units’ own funds and cannot be used for procurement through the eBaly system.
“All stages of interaction and decision-making are automatically recorded in the system. If a military unit decides not to proceed with a purchase, it must provide a justified reason for its decision. The system also allows complaints to be filed against both buyers and suppliers,” the company stated.
According to Brave1, the automated approach is intended to provide military units with systems tailored to specific battlefield missions while giving suppliers transparent procurement rules and providing the state with a complete digital record and verified data.
The new feature builds on the growing use of Brave1 Market by Ukrainian forces. Military units placed around $1 billion worth of orders for defense technologies through the platform during the first year of its combat rewards program.
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