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An important report from Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov on Ukraine’s plans and priorities for the coming year:
“Last week, I spent several days working on the front lines - in the Zaporizhia, Dnipro, and Kharkiv directions.
I met with corps and group commanders, brigade commanders, and heads of military administrations. We held meetings with the Southern Operational Command, the Commander of the Joint Forces, Mikhail Drapaty, and the Commander of the UAV Forces, Robert Brovdi (Madyar). We worked directly with mechanized, airborne assault brigades and air defense units.
The goal is to synchronize decisions to strengthen defense and systematically prepare for the spring.
Key priorities:
- enhancing tactical and operational depth;
- scaling drones and interceptors;
- protecting logistics and critical routes;
- replenishing brigades;
- deploying additional air defense groups;
- developing electronic warfare and radar systems;
- building fortifications.
We are addressing all issues.
At the president's request, we are already working on specific solutions.
1️⃣ We are launching a basic minimum of drone support for brigades. This is a guaranteed monthly supply of FPVs, reconnaissance drones, bombers, and other UAVs - in addition to state supplies, Yebals, and other purchases. This will allow brigades to plan defense and be confident in their resources. Human capital is the highest value. We will fight for the life of every soldier.
2️⃣ Audit of losses. We are starting an analysis of every loss on the battlefield. The audit will help identify key problems and make management decisions for their systematic resolution. Human capital is the highest value. We will fight for the life of every soldier.
3️⃣ Changing the approach to forming needs. In the near future, we will switch from manual needs formation to an automatic model. Based on quality data from the front, we will form real needs without a "zoo" of ineffective decisions. Our goal is for the military to receive the best solutions, not to have to refine them with their own hands in the trenches.
4️⃣ We have reviewed the target indicators for drone provision for the year. A procurement plan has been formed. There will be more interceptors, FPVs, and drones on fiber optic cables, reconnaissance wings, strike drones for operational depth, and the necessary equipment. The first quarter has already been contracted: for the first time, the needs have been formed based on data to avoid subjective influence and corruption risks. Soon, the results of the procurements will become noticeable on the front line.
5️⃣ Scaling UAVs. This year, there will be many more ground-based robotic complexes. The goal is to transfer logistics to UAVs to reduce personnel losses.
6️⃣ An alternative to Mavics. We are working on products that can be an analogue of Mavics, using AI. We are already testing solutions that will soon be scaled on the front line.
I recorded dozens of proposals from the military and problematic points. We are working on their systemic solutions.”