Ukraine will be able to procure weapons, ammunition, and military equipment through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). The new mechanism is expected to simplify access to defense products from Western manufacturers, shorten delivery times, and potentially reduce procurement costs.
On October 22, the Financial Times reported this based on agency representatives.
Ukraine is starting a new phase of cooperation with NSPA, gaining an additional procurement channel instead of needing separate agreements with each supplier or state. Through the centralized system, it will be possible to order weapons, ammunition, military equipment, and other property necessary for the army.
NSPA's Director of Operations Support, Jacqueline Borsboom, explained that the partnership will allow Ukraine to use the agency's procurement expertise, its logistics capabilities, and established connections with defense companies of NATO countries.
One of the main advantages should be savings due to large order volumes. Centralized procurement allows consolidating needs and using already established procedures for working with manufacturers.
As an example, Borsboom cited the possibility of entrusting the agency with the procurement of a large batch of military uniforms. Under such a scheme, Ukraine will be able to define its needs, and NSPA will organize the procurement of the necessary products.
At the same time, the new partnership opens additional opportunities for Ukrainian defense enterprises. Back in April 2026, NATO allowed Ukrainian manufacturers to participate in the agency's tenders for supplying products for the Alliance's needs.
Last week, NSPA organized a special event in Kyiv with approximately 150 Ukrainian companies. Industry representatives were explained the registration procedures in the NATO supplier system and the conditions for participation in international procurement.
The cooperation is not starting from scratch. Back in March 2025, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported opportunities for domestic manufacturers of non-lethal military goods to enter the NATO supplier system. At that time, NSPA representatives held consultations on company registration and requirements for potential suppliers.
In May 2026, the agency also organized a joint event with representatives of Ukraine and Alliance states on improving defense procurement. Participants discussed new mechanisms for purchasing products, digital tools, and possibilities for increasing production.
Further expansion of cooperation could give Ukrainian manufacturers access to a wider range of customers in NATO countries. Of particular interest to Western partners are Ukrainian developments in drones, counter-drone systems, and other systems improved based on practical combat experience.
At the same time, access to tenders does not guarantee Ukrainian enterprises contracts. To obtain them, manufacturers need to go through appropriate registration procedures and meet the agency's procurement requirements.
The new mechanism also does not mean automatic provision of free military assistance to Ukraine. It primarily concerns expanding opportunities to purchase necessary products and organizing supplies through NATO structures.
Specific volumes of future procurements, sources of their funding, and timelines for concluding the first contracts within the new partnership have not yet been announced.
Based on materials from: Financial Times, NSPA, Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
