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29 January, 2024
The new head of the "Defense Procurement Agency" - what is known?
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine appointed Maryna Bezrukova as the head of the Defense Procurement Agency
29 December, 2023
The Cabinet of Ministers appointed the Supervisory Board of Ukroboronprom
Appointment of the composition of the supervisory board of the joint-stock company "Ukrainian Defence Industry" - this is one of the key stages of the reform of the state sector of the Ukrainian defence-industrial complex
19 December, 2023
The 12th package of EU sanctions - focuses on foreign components for the Russian military industry
Last year 27 Russian arms manufacturers submitted to NAKO and were included in the 9th package of sanctions of the European Commission, and two more companies were included in the 10th
10 December, 2023
Public Register of Declarations: what do we know?
NACP opened public access to the Unified State Register of Declarations of Public Officials
9 December, 2023
NAСP presented the world's first open database of foreign components in weapons
Currently, the base has approximately 2,000 components that Russia uses in missiles
27 November, 2023
New components for Russian weapons - from British companies
Russia constantly finds a way to bypass sanctions and obtain European components, which it uses for the production of weapons
19 November, 2023
Millions for the wrong purpose: suspicions for the leadership of the State Intelligence Service
Head of the State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection Yuriy Shchygol and his deputy Viktor Zhora's suspicions of embezzlement of state funds were handed over
15 November, 2023
How does Ukroboronprom prevent the main risks of corruption?
About the appointment of directors, risks in procurement, and non-transparent rent
9 November, 2023
22.1% of GDP for defence: the Verkhovna Rada approved the state budget for 2024
276 members of the parliament supported the second reading of the budget
6 November, 2023
More powerful than "Shahed". Ukroboronprom began producing Ukrainian drones
General Director of JSC Herman Smetanin told about it
28 October, 2023
New developments of the anti-corruption council of the MOD
The work of the public anti-corruption council at the Ministry of Education and Culture in October.
1 October, 2023
The Nominating Committee for the first time since the start of the full-scale invasion held at Ukroboronprom
Traditionally, NAKO participates in discussions and observes the process
26 September, 2023
Ukroboronprom and Defence Procurement in the US Priority Reform List for Ukraine
Apart from the functioning of the anti-corruption institutions and the judiciary, the list includes several anti-corruption measures in defence and security.
18 September, 2023
Supplying the army and developing the Ukrainian defence industry: how does the government propose to finance Ukraine’s defence and security sector in 2024?
Defence and security remain the key priority - the government suggests allocating UAH 1.6 trillion (USD 43.3 billion), which makes it 21.6% of Ukraine’s GDP.
6 September, 2023
Rustem Umierov appointed the new Minister of Defence
What do we know about him?
4 August, 2023
First aid kits and tourniquets of poor quality on the front line: how can the state solve this issue?
Members of the Armed Forces, paramedics and volunteers complain about the poor quality of the first aid kits soldiers receive at the front line
12 July, 2023
Military aid and reforms: G7 and Ukraine agreed on the common clauses of the security guarantee framework
We believe that the common efforts of Ukraine, its partners, and the civil society will greatly contribute to the future accession of Ukraine to NATO
3 July, 2023
Russian forces have used Iranian-made Shahed-136 UAVs that contain Western components to commit suspected war crimes in Ukraine
The report finds that Russia’s Shahed-136 attacks are intentionally aimed at the civilian population and infrastructure.
12 March, 2024
Announcement of Discussion: The evolution of the drone industry and the fight against corruption in the defense sector in Ukraine
With the participation of NAKO executive director Olena Tregub
16 February, 2024
Europe should accelerate aid to Ukraine to halt Russia's advance
Olena Tregub on the future of Europe - at the Munich Security Conference
4 February, 2024
Olena Tregub met with representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands
NAKO executive director met with high-ranking officials to discuss security assurances and help to Ukraine.
2 February, 2024
Olena Tregub at the Embassy of the United States
Olena Tregub held a meeting with General Inspectors for the Department of Defense, the State Department and US Agency for International Development
31 January, 2024
Corruption in defense procurement: what do the inspectors from the people manage?
The Report of the MOD’s Public Anti-Corruption Council on last year's work
28 January, 2024
The "distant" Ukrainian war and the influence of Russian corruption on Europeans
Olena Tregub at the Basel Peace Forum
12 December, 2023
Ukraine's progress on critical anti-corruption reforms during a full-scale invasion
Olena Tregub, the executive director of NAKO, told the Europeans during a discussion on the French channel France24
11 December, 2023
Announcement of Webinar: Mitigating Risks of Russian Trade Control Evasion
The executive director of NAKO, Olena Tregub, will speak at the webinar and discuss red flags in the transportation of components and technologies restricted to Russia
8 December, 2023
What efforts is Ukraine making to reduce corruption risks?
NAKO Executive Director Olena Tregub said this at the "Ukraine: 4 Fronts of War" conference in Paris
4 December, 2023
NAKO congratulates the new member of the Board
On December 4th, at the meeting of the NAKO Conference, NAKO welcomed Larry Henderson, a new member of our Board.
11 November, 2023
The war in Ukraine and sanctions against the Russian Federation at the Paris Peace Forum
On November 10-11, the executive director of NAKO, Olena Tregub, visited the Paris Peace Forum 2023 and said that, unlike last year, the forum discussed the war in Ukraine
22 October, 2023
Another attempt to limit Russian influence: NAKO submitted sanctions lists for consideration by the European Commission
NAKO submits such lists for the third time
4 October, 2023
Olena Tregub advocated for stronger sanctions against Russian defence enterprises
During the Warsaw Forum held on October 3 and 4, Olena Tregub addressed the advocacy goals for civil society regarding the disruption of supplies to Russian weapons
22 September, 2023
NAKO and the Ministry of Defence discussed promising directions for the implementation of capabilities in detecting corruption risks
The representatives of the Ministry of Defence outlined clear prospects for further productive cooperation with NAKO experts to fulfill the tasks and measures of the State Anti-Corruption Program for 2023-2025
6 September, 2023
NAKO updated Blinken on reforms in Ukraine's defence sector
Svitlana Musiiaka, NAKO’s Head of Research and Policy, took part in a closed meeting with US Secretary of State
19 July, 2023
Defenсe Anti-Corruption in Wartime: Balancing Openness and Secrecy
How to implement an anti-corruption policy in the security and defenсe sector during the war?
18 July, 2023
Switzerland has flexible neutrality - Olena Tregub in the US Congress
Feeding the Russian war machine with its technology while denying weapons to Ukraine does not look like true neutrality, - Olena Tregub concluded.
7 July, 2023
The experts appealed for the deputies to create whistleblower channels
On July 7, NAKO and ACREC conducted a round table entitled Whistleblower Channels and Draft Law on the Safety of Classified Information
7 July, 2023
Invisible Battalion 5.0 Cycle Monitoring of Recommendations and Research Results
The Content of the Presentation
9 June, 2023
The corporatization of UOP should show how Ukraine is ready to adhere to corporate governance standards
Joint-stock company "Ukrainian defence industry," into which the state concern is transformed "Ukroboronprom," must obtain proper corporate governance and comply with compliance regulations
9 June, 2023
The reform of Ukroboronprom should create a new ecosystem of the domestic defence industry. What do experts recommend?
Civil society experts analyzed the documents supported by the government's resolution regarding the corporatization of the concern and presented their position during the event
7 June, 2023
The perception of some social groups apart from the army and those in the Armed Forces differs.
We singled out the following groups: women, representatives of the LGBT community, and national minorities
5 June, 2023
The number of women in the army has been increasing, and they are becoming more visible
- presentation of sociological study
30 May, 2023
“Discrimination of different social groups in the Armed Forces: views of military personnel and civilians”
Announcement of the presentation of the study
26 May, 2023
Russia's war against Ukraine is unlike any other current armed conflict.
Вона несе загрозу не лише європейському континенту, але і усьому світу
22 May, 2023
The Office for Support of Changes at the Ministry of Defense presented the concept of public procurement reform
Arsen Zhumadilov, head of the Project team of the Change Support Office, announced this on his Facebook page.
26 April, 2023
How does the society treat servicewomen and do they have equal rights with men?
The experts analyzed the risks of discrimination against various social groups in the Ukrainian army.
20 April, 2023
Respect to veterans regardless of sex, age, nationality, or sexual orientation
Ukrainian Veterans Foundation under the Ministry of Veterans Affairs as supported by Independent Anti-Corruption Commission launched an information campaign
5 April, 2023
UFV and NAKO presented a concept of veteran policies
The Ukrainian Veterans Foundation together with the NAKO Independent Anti-Corruption Commission presented a concept of veteran policies entitled Dignity and Respect.
24 March, 2023
Efficient procurement agency, increased parliamentary and public control and new legislation as ways to ensure transparency of defense procurement
– are discussed during conference in Kyiv
1 July, 2021
How to Make Medical Procurement More Efficient? NAKO Provides Recommendations
In May 2020, the Medical Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine purchased 2.5 million medical masks and received UAH 1,0 worth of "kickback" for each mask they procured.
25 June, 2021
Civil Society Meets with Oleksandr Kornienko
In particular, they discussed the Draft Law №3822 on corporatization of Ukroboronprom member companies, which the Parliament may vote on in the coming weeks
24 June, 2021
The Old Law is Gone, While the New One is Yet to Arrive
On June 24, 2021, the Information Agency Ukrinform was hosting a roundtable titled “What is happening to defence procurements?”.
13 May, 2021
It is impossible to invest in high technologies without corporatization - Pashchenko
On May 13, Ukrinform news agency hosted the round table “Restarting the state defence industry.”
4 February, 2024
What were the changes in the Ministry of Defense with the arrival of a new minister, and how did they save 8 billion hryvnias?
2 February, 2024
"This is the way out": own weapons production and Ukraine's Plan to Arm Itself
26 January, 2024
How are the directors of Ukroboronprom enterprises selected?
24 January, 2024
Where does Russia get microchips for new missiles?
23 January, 2024
Detention of the Hrynkevychs: what about the current contracts?
11 November, 2023
Internal enemy. How the Kremlin bypasses sanctions by buying Western technology
7 August, 2023
Formally neutral Switzerland is under increasing criticism
1 August, 2023
The management of the largest producer of russian tanks "Uralvagonzavod" remains exempt from sanctions - NAKO
29 July, 2023
Dual-use goods should come under stricter export control
5 July, 2023
The level of support of Western partners for Ukraine depends on the effectiveness of the fight against corruption in the defence industry
23 June, 2023
If a person serves and fulfills his duties, he is “inside person”, regardless of nationality, gender or sexual orientation
21 June, 2023
After the reform of Ukroboronprom, the supervisory board of the newly created joint-stock company must follow international management standards
19 June, 2023
Sanctions against Russian drone and missile manufacturers: which companies are still not targeted?
14 June, 2023
The Defence Procurement Agency is not about transparency, but about better supervision
6 June, 2023
Over 60% of Ukrainians consider that it is more difficult for women to forge a career in the army
31 May, 2023
The attitude towards LGBT representatives changes both in the army and in the society
17 May, 2023
Lost a leg yet made it through a marathon!
9 May, 2023
There is no comprehensive support from the admission to the hospital to the prosthesis setting
4 May, 2023
The drone attack on the Kremlin is a "theatrical performance" of Russia
1 May, 2023
The Anti-Corruption Council under the Ministry of Defence has a chance to facilitate the countering of corruption
Success stories
Strategy for Defence Industry Development 2021
NAKO contributed to the adoption of the Strategy of the Defence Industry Development by the Cabinet of Ministers in the version which is closer to the Euro-Atlantic Standards than it was originally
Promoting Defence Procurement Reform
Due to NAKO’s active engagement, the Law “On Defence Procurement” was voted by the Parliament on July 17, 2020, after lengthy discussions and revisions
Advancing Good Governance at Ukroboronprom
Since 2017, NAKO has been advancing the implementation of the OECD corporate governance and anticorruption standards at the UOP
The Presidential Questionnaire: Monitoring Zelensky’s Commitments in Defence and Security
In 2019, President Volodymyr Zelensky, together with the other 15 presidential candidates, publicly committed to implementing NAKO’s policy recommendations due to sustained engagement during the electoral campaign
Reducing Corruption Risks in the Ministry of Defence
Within the framework of this project, five specialized working groups were established at the MoD, each of which was joined by NAKO experts
The Week of Parliamentary Oversight over the Defence and Security Sector
The Week aimed at sharing experience between the Ukrainian MPs and their colleagues from the EU/NATO countries became a success
Bohdan-Motors Military Ambulances and Other Cases of Monitoring of MoD Procurement
As a result of our work, the MOD recognised a potential conflict of interest in the 2017 procurement of 100 Bohdan-Motors military ambulances through a classified procedure, and cancelled the second order
NAKO Co-Authored Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Strategy
A separate section of the document includes all NAKO’s recommendations in the defence and security sector.
Targeting the Russian defence industry
In response to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, NAKO has joined the collective efforts to weaken the Russian war machine. Our organization mainly focused on sanctions against the Russian defence industry and the supply of critical components used to produce weapons and equipment used by the Russian Army.
Indexes
Government Defence Integrity Index
Government Defence Integrity Index assesses the quality of institutional controls to manage the risk of corruption in defence and security institutions.
Defence Companies Index 2020
Defence Companies Index on Anti-Corruption and Corporate Transparency measures the commitment to transparency and anti-corruption of the world’s leading defence companies.
Ukroboronrpom, the only Ukrainian company represented in DCI, earned a grade of E and scored 28 out of 110.
Ukroboronrpom, the only Ukrainian company represented in DCI, earned a grade of E and scored 28 out of 110.
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