TechUkraine’s defense tech boom needs more than battlefield innovation, deputy minister says

Ukraine’s defense technology industry has expanded rapidly to meet battlefield needs, but its reliance on foreign suppliers for batteries, semiconductors and motors leaves it vulnerable. Deputy Minister Natalia Denikeieva says domestic production is a matter of survival, and her team is preparing a Ukrainian Chips Act to support microelectronics and integration into EU supply chains.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-09-28 15:31Original