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Ukraine Begins Wartime Defense Exports Amid Ongoing Conflict

2/20/2026

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Ukraine has authorized its first wartime exports of defense equipment since the 2022 invasion.
Ukraine's Deputy Secretary Davyd Aloian said the state commission approved most of 40 export applications.
The defense sector has grown, notably in drones and missiles, reflecting battlefield experience.
The plan aims to balance immediate defense needs with long-term sustainability.
The plan prioritizes exports to allies and may impose an export tax to fund military needs.

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Ukraine has authorized its first wartime exports of defense equipment since the 2022 invasion.
Ukraine's Deputy Secretary Davyd Aloian said the state commission approved most of 40 export applications.
The defense sector has grown, notably in drones and missiles, reflecting battlefield experience.
The plan aims to balance immediate defense needs with long-term sustainability.
The plan prioritizes exports to allies and may impose an export tax to fund military needs.