Ukraine Has Gained Access To NATO's Procurement System

• 22.10.2026, 11:36

Such a move will allow Kyiv to tap into a wider range of resources and opportunities.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization will provide Ukraine with the opportunity to procure weapons, ammunition, and military equipment through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).

This move will allow Kyiv to tap into a wider range of resources and capabilities to meet the needs of its defense forces, purchasing defense goods more quickly and at lower prices, according to Financial Times, as the NSPA coordinates defense contracts, organizes joint procurement, and provides logistical support.

“This provides Ukraine with a more structured mechanism for leveraging our wide range of capabilities: procurement expertise, support services, and access to the existing industrial base,” — Jacqueline Borsboom, director of operations support at NSPA, told .

As noted by Reuters, this agreement came amid a deterioration in U.S.-Ukrainian relations that occurred after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a deal this month to export diesel fuel from Russia, aimed at lowering fuel prices in the United States.