ARMADA –
Association of
Manufacturers of
Unmanned Systems
and Associated Technologies

An association of Ukrainian companies
that create leading unmanned systems
and solutions for them to advance
the military, agricultural and other industries
where UAVs are used.

MISSION OF ASSOSIATION

To jointly develop a platform for honest business, innovation, and direct dialogue with the State. Our aim is a rapid resolution of critical issues related to the production of unmanned systems and the prompt implementation of high-tech solutions.

VALUES OF ARMADA

Transparency
Results-oriented work
Respect for partners and customers

Businesses are gearing up for defence: the ‘Critically Protected’ project was unveiled in Kyiv

On 3d of June in Kyiv, the Association of Manufacturers of Unmanned Systems and Related Technologies ‘ARMADA’ held a presentation on the ‘CRITICALLY PROTECTED’ project. The project is dedicated to developing practical mechanisms to protect critical infrastructure, businesses and manufacturing facilities from airborne threats.

Critically protected: Ukraine is forming a new architecture for protecting critical infrastructure

The Security 2.0 forum dedicated to critical infrastructure protection was held in Kyiv. The closing panel, ‘Critically Protected: Critical Dialogue,’ organised in partnership with the Armada Association

The ARMADA Association and Global Drone Academy have become partners

The agreement provides for the joint development of training methods and techniques for various unmanned systems. The goal is to build models of interaction between manufacturers and the training center

What does ARMADA offer manufacturers of unmanned systems and related technologies?

If you are a manufacturer/developer of products or supporting solutions related to the use of unmanned systems, you have a concept but lack the human resources to develop or complete the development, ARMADA will help you

ARMADA creates an «Engineers’ Hub»

ARMADA brings together dozens of participants, each of which is a unique manufacturer of unmanned systems and related technologies, and already has highly qualified engineering and technical staff with various competencies.

We focus our efforts on addressing strategic challenges in the field of drone manufacturing. We do strive to optimise component logistics, exchanging technologies and to create conditions for innovation, and much more.

Areas of activity of the ARMADA Association

Advocating for the interests of manufacturers of unmanned systems who are working to strengthen the country’s defense capabilities and create a favorable ecosystem for their work.

Promoting the products of Association members in state and non-state procurement systems, access to their own marketplace.

Information and analytical support, dialogue with ministries, the Cabinet of Ministers, the Presidential Administration and lawmakers to support and promote legislative changes in favour of the military industry through participation in the Ukrainian Council of Arms Manufacturers.

Creation of a special platform that brings together manufacturers of unmanned systems that have undergone expert evaluation by the community; promotion of cooperation and collaboration between them on mutually beneficial terms.

Conducting product testing for training purposes: access to testing grounds, involvement of operators, experts, potential users, joint work with the Independent Association of UAV Schools of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Association of Unmanned Aircraft Operators.

Support in obtaining NATO stock numbers and other permits: development of technical specifications, working and technical documentation, and other documents for the codification procedure.

Participation in exhibitions and events: assistance in organising the presentation of Ukrainian manufacturers and their products both in Ukraine and at international events to expand markets and attract partners.

Consulting on attracting financing for contracts, searching for investors and state and non-state grants, assistance in creating business plans.

Participants

What the Association is working on

Abolition of VAT and customs duties on components, introduction of tax incentives for manufacturers of defence products.

Creation of a single register of innovations, development of standards and a regulatory framework for their protection.

Strengthening information security, restricting access to manufacturers’ addresses in public registers.

Expansion of exports of military products, simplification of imports of necessary components.

+380 96 036 00 00
office@armada.net.ua