NATO's weapons-buying agency opens a dedicated channel for Ukraine's arms purchases

NATO's weapons-buying agency has set up a dedicated channel for Ukraine, which is not a member of the alliance, to purchase arms. Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara signed the agreement.

The deal gives Ukraine a single entry point into 45 weapons programs. Ukraine can buy arms through the agency's existing contracts, and Ukrainian companies can bid for the tenders the agency issues.

This means a country outside NATO gains access to the alliance's procurement system. The source gives no further detail on the content of the programs, the value of any purchases or when the agreement takes effect.