The Defence Ministry has announced that starting from 1 November, it has significantly reduced the timeframe for the supply of equipment and weapons to the Armed Forces.
The ministry notes that during martial law the production cycle will be reduced and the testing process simplified, which will significantly free up the hands of manufacturers. From now on, it is the manufacturer who determines the technical parameters for the products to be delivered to the customer, and the military approves the list of parameters (previously, the military prescribed a large list of these parameters in the technical specifications).
"We have cancelled excessive testing of weapons that is not related to confirming their combat capability, reduced the number of various inspections at different stages of production, leaving only the most appropriate ones, and simplified the mechanisms for supplying weapons and equipment to the troops," said Deputy Defence Minister Lt-Gen Ivan Havrylyuk.
The ministry also notes that the changes will allow the troops to receive new models of weapons and military equipment faster. Previously, for example, in order to ensure the warranty period (10 years for weapons), a new model had to undergo accelerated climate tests for six months, and sometimes a year, to determine whether it would be operational for 10 years. This requirement is now being cancelled.
After all, in many cases, the manufacturer clearly understands that there is no need to store this item for 10 years, because it goes straight from the assembly line to the front line. Therefore, these shelf life indicators do not affect the quality of the item.
The ministry also emphasises that from now on, the Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defence will insist on confirming only three factors: the effectiveness of equipment, its safety for personnel and reliable operation. The manufacturer assumes full responsibility for the quality of the weapon, the scope of necessary tests and all the risks associated with the supply of this weapon to the Armed Forces.