# NATO Opens Ukraine Arms Procurement Channel

Ukraine joined the NATO Support and Procurement Agency’s Security Cooperation Support Partnership on October 22, 2026, after the agreement was signed on October 14. The framework gives Ukraine a route to procure weapons, ammunition, and military equipment through NSPA, and enables Ukrainian defence manufacturers to register and compete for NSPA tenders. An NSPA industry event in Kyiv on October 14 drew approximately 150 companies. No specific solicitation, contract value, purchasing schedule, or award has been announced; the partnership does not constitute NATO membership.

- Ukrainian and other eligible defence suppliers can review NSPA supplier-registration and qualification processes and use NSPA tender channels to identify relevant opportunities.
- The framework may route Ukrainian requirements through existing contracts or new tenders, with pooled demand and emergency procurement mechanisms intended to improve speed and pricing.
- Because no solicitations or contract terms are specified, firms should not treat the partnership announcement as a current award or confirmed order; opportunities will depend on NSPA procurement notices and applicable participation requirements.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** October 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
- NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)
- Ministry of Defence of Ukraine
- Government of Ukraine

### Key Quotes
> It provides Ukraine with the ability to have a more structured framework to leverage a broad range of capabilities we offer: procurement expertise, support services and access to established industrial base
> — Jacqueline Borsboom, Director of Support to Operations

> The Ukrainian defence industry is developing rapidly, increasing its production capacity and creating new solutions. We want our partners to access this experience and these technologies, and for Ukrainian manufacturers to gain new opportunities for cooperation.
> — Anna Gvozdiar, Deputy Defense Minister

### Sources
- [NATO opens a new channel for arms purchases for Ukraine](https://prm.ua/en/faster-and-more-profitable-ukraine-allowed-to-purchase-weapons-through-nato-agency) - Прямий
- [Ukraine to gain access to NATO weapons procurement agency - FT](https://hromadske.ua/en/amp/war/272959-ukraine-to-gain-access-to-nato-weapons-procurement-agency-ft) - Hromadske
- [Ukraine expands defence procurement through Nato agency](https://tradersunion.com/news/geopolitics-trade/show/3918091-ukraine-nato-defence-procurement-expansion) - Traders Union