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Practical articles on defense product codification, Technical Specifications, MoD regulatory framework, and NATO NSN coding for defense manufacturers.
Zalizny Poligon
July 17, 2026
Zalizny Poligon: How Defense Manufacturers Get Free Prototype Testing
A state service for fast, free testing of defense equipment prototypes at the design stage. Who runs it, what's included, and how to apply.
Equipment Types
July 10, 2026
Types of Defense Equipment in Ukraine: How TS and Codification Work for Each
10 equipment categories, each with its own regulatory basis. Which Cabinet resolution applies to which category, in practice.
Interceptor Drones
July 9, 2026
TS and Testing for Interceptor Drones: A Manufacturer’s Guide
Interceptor drones are the fastest-growing new UAV category of 2026. How TS and testing requirements differ from a standard strike drone.
Ground Robotics
July 9, 2026
TS and Testing for Ground Robotic Complexes: A Manufacturer’s Guide
Ground robotic complexes are one of the fastest-growing categories of Ukrainian defense equipment in 2026. How TS and testing differ from conventional ground vehicles.
Codification
November 13, 2024
MoD Standard Document Package for Defense Codification: What Is Included
The MoD Main Department prepared templates for all key codification documents — TTX, TS, preliminary trial act, protocol, letters. Breaking down what this means for the manufacturer.
Regulatory
March 4, 2026
Cabinet of Ministers Simplified Defense Codification: Key 2026 Changes
From March 2, 2026, UAV, EW, and ammunition manufacturers received new opportunities: codification without prior state guarantees, simplified TS, and expedited trials.
Tech Specifications
October 15, 2024
TS and Technical Requirements: What Is the Difference and When Is Each Needed?
Manufacturers often confuse Technical Specifications and Technical Requirements. MoD explains: these are two different documents used at different stages of the defense equipment lifecycle.
Codification
February 1, 2026
Updated Your Product — What to Do with the NSN Code: Three Scenarios from MoD
Changed the camera or installed a new engine? Depending on the scale of changes, the document re-registration procedure differs significantly. Detailed breakdown of three scenarios.
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