Ukraine's weapons makers fear a costly slowdown after their tech champion was pushed out of the defense ministry
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a move that has sparked concern among the country's defense tech manufacturers. Industry leaders fear the loss of Fedorov's reformist, innovation-focused leadership will slow down critical drone warfare and military modernization efforts.
Why it matters
The stability of Ukraine's defense procurement and innovation pipeline is critical to its ongoing war effort against Russia.
Ukraine's ousted defense minister had championed drone warfare. Pierre Crom/Getty Images Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's reformist defense minister, last week. The move has caused unease among Ukrainian manufacturers, who praised Fedorov's innovative approach. Industry sources said they are concerned about the potential impact on Ukraine's war efforts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's surprise dismissal of his reformist defense minister has sent shockwaves through the country, causing unease and anxiety as Kyiv enjoyed a wave of fresh momentum on the battlefield. Ukrainian defense industry sources described the removal of 35-year-old Mykhailo Fedorov last week , after just six months on the job, as a major disappointment for the country's powerhouse military-technology sector , expressing concerns about serious problems down the road.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in