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Ukraine's defense tech boom needs more than battlefield innovation, deputy minister says
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Fusion42 · 28 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Ukraine's defense technology sector is rapidly expanding but remains heavily dependent on foreign suppliers for critical components like semiconductors and batteries. The government aims to reduce this dependency through a Ukrainian Chips Act to foster domestic microelectronics production and integrate into the European supply chain, with legislation expected to be introduced by the end of 2026.
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Ukraine is legislating to reduce critical component imports in defense tech by fostering local semiconductor production, opening market and supply chain opportunities for chip makers and related suppliers. You need to revisit partnerships and supply strategies now as this could realign market dependencies.
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