NAKO (Independent Anti-Corruption Commission)

Nako in media / Defence Industry

Slowing down the reform of Ukroboronprom hinders the inflow of investments

10 February, 2023

Western components have no place in Russia’s arsenal

It is the Russian army's Achilles' heel

11 January, 2023

"Now defense purchases are practically not accountable" - Olena Tregub

A colossal defense budget has increased the temptation for corrupt officials

11 January, 2023

The reform of Ukroboronprom cannot be stopped even in wartime - Olena Tregub

But the reform was delayed

5 December, 2022

The Japanese government have to investigate how Japanese components got into Iranian drones

Authoritarian states should not have access to modern technologies

5 December, 2022

Shahed 136 contains components from a Canadian company

The company assures that its products are used illegally

1 December, 2022

We can take steps to stop Russia and Iran from getting Western technology for weapons production - Olena Tregub

The NAKO`s research has huge interest

24 November, 2022

Iranian drones used in Ukraine built with western parts: Report

despite the US imposing punitive sanctions against Iran’s economy

10 November, 2022

Any cutbacks to U.S. military aid to Kyiv could deal an existential blow to Ukraine - Olena Tregub

Republican Party wants to cut spending on Ukraine

10 November, 2022

Support for Ukraine is a preventing signal for authoritarian countries - Olena Tregub

The executive director of NAKO gave an interview to a South Korean magazine

15 October, 2022

Currently, the tolerance for corruption in the defense sector of Ukraine is low - Olena Tregub

TOP-leaders of the Arm Forces and political leaders are motivated to protect the country to win the war

26 September, 2022

To stay neutral in the face of Russia’s invasion is to support genocide - Olena Tregub

Currently, South Korea does not sufficiently help Ukraine

Against all Odds: Ukraine’s Defence Reform Process

The reform process in Ukraine could present us with the opportunity to learn lessons and formulate future plans

4 February, 2022

Olena Trehub: Baykar Makina to build a plant in Ukraine, but there are corruption risks

Turkey will build a plant to manufacture "Bayraktar" unmanned aerial vehicles in Ukraine.

21 January, 2022

Situation with defence procurements negatively affects the defence capacity of Ukraine

Ukraine's state of readiness to face the possible Russian attack is much better than it was in 2014.

29 December, 2021

Women’s bulletproof vests: unnecessary stuff or act of care?

Women’s bulletproof vests are not known in any NATO country

3 December, 2021

Memorandum between UIA and Airbus - beginning of the end for the Ukrainian airline industry

Contracts that large remain a sacred dream for Ukrainian manufacturers. They could revive the industry and attract new export deals.

30 November, 2021

Military budget is growing but manufacturers survive due to export – expert

Ukraine is losing its traditional arms markets, where it was leading earlier due to cheaper and easier samples.

27 November, 2021

Ukraine is losing its traditional arms markets. A breakthrough is needed.

The share of private companies performing the State Defence Order is growing.

9 November, 2021

National leadership lacks consistency in the development of defence technologies

There is a crucial gap in transparency and mutual understanding between the state and national producers

22 September, 2021

“Iron Dome” from the United States: generous help or a disservice?

Ukraine may receive new Israeli-designed Iron Dome missile defence systems from the United States, according to Politico, and the U.S. Congress has amended the draft defence budget for 2022.

20 September, 2021

“Register of performers” of defence procurement: slow, opaque, and very important

Missiles, trucks, ammunition, and military uniforms are a small part of the large list of the Ukrainian army’s needs

31 August, 2021

Corporatization of Ukroboronprom: progress and risks

The bill №3822, approved by the parliament in July, is awaiting the signature of the President of Ukraine. Supported by Western partners and subjected to many rounds of discussions with the expert community, this document is likely to enter into force, but intrigue remains - the ball is in the hands of the head of state.

Ukroboronprom critically lacks young staff - Mylovanov

Participants of the Lviv Security Forum spoke about how the state's defence capabilities will change

Ukroboronprom hopes to fulfil the state defence order-2021

Although the Law on Defence Procurement has not been implemented due to the absence of bylaws, Ukroboronprom is working to fulfil the state defence order for 2021-2022

Ukroboronprom will transform into a joint-stock company within three months - Husiev

Yuriy Husiev, Ukroboronprom’s Director General, delivered such a comment to "NV" on the “Effective Industry for Defence Capability" forum’s sidelines

We need to integrate NATO standards in the defence industry - Husiev

Ukraine needs to integrate the standards of NATO countries into its defence industry and develop deeper cooperation with the Allies in this regard

Strategy for Defence Industry Development: forward to NATO or back to the USSR?

Will Ukroboronprom be transformed from a corrupt defence industry monster into a modern and efficient structure? Will reforming the Concern cement the Soviet principles of governance? Will it happen at all?

22 January, 2021

Ministry of Scandals or Reforms: What did the Ministry for Strategic Industries remember for six months of its work?

NAKO decided to summarize the main results of the institution.

Appointment of Uruskiy: Tregub pointed at possible corruption risks

Tregub said that the selection and appointment process was far from transparent and too quick to take into consideration the professional opinion of experts and civil society

To steal from the army: Who makes a fortune from armor?

729 mln UAH of damages for Ukraine for the last 6 years

Ukroboronprom needs an international audit

Taras Yemchura stressed that firstly UOP needs an independent, international audit, only after that the discussion on whether UOP should or should not be liquidated is possible.

BIHUS.info investigation in the context of upcoming presidential elections

Hladkovskyi's corruption scheme and how it may affect the upcoming presidential elections were discussed

17 February, 2019

Risky Secrecy. What Causes Corruption in the Military Industrial Complex

Hanna Chabaray from Tyzhden journal writes about plundering in the army, namely about some data from the Ukrainian NGOs which analyze corruption in defence. She highlights the key corruption schemes in the military industrial comple

Anti-graft watchdog halts cooperation with UkrOboronProm due to stalled reforms

The Independent Defence Anti-Corruption Committee, or NAKO, a Ukrainian non-government anti-graft watchdog, said on Dec. 26 it would withdraw from engagement with Ukrainian state-run defense industry concern UkrOboronProm

11 August, 2017

War and Business. Part 1

On the 25th anniversary of Independence Day parade, Ukrainians saw a new army, according to Petro Poroshenko. The military equipment for which was purchased or restored at the expense of taxpayers