Fast Track: Securing Ukrainian Defence Export Permits in 30 Days (2026 Update)

To operationalize the Drone Deal initiative, the government of Ukraine has adopted Resolution No. 875, which introduces a dedicated, accelerated procedure for reviewing export license applications—the Fast Track. Effective as of July 2026, this instrument is designed to facilitate rapid market entry for Ukrainian manufacturers into partner countries while maintaining strict national security oversight.

How Fast Track Differs from Standard Procedures

• Review period reduced to a maximum of 30 calendar days.
• Licenses are issued by the SSECU, bypassing the Interdepartmental Commission for non-critical goods.
• Includes a 'silent consent' principle: if interagency partners (Ministry of Defence, SBU, etc.) do not provide feedback within strict deadlines (10–20 days), the permit process proceeds automatically.
• Exclusive to states that have signed a Drone Deal agreement with Ukraine and appear on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' quarterly approved list.

Conditions for Fast Track Eligibility

The accelerated procedure maintains rigorous standards to protect domestic interests. Eligible goods must be codified or accepted into service by the Ministry of Defence. For transactions exceeding UAH 15 million, manufacturers must certify production surplus—demonstrating that export obligations do not conflict with domestic defense procurement needs. Furthermore, the Ministry of Defence, in coordination with the Interdepartmental Commission, maintains a quarterly 'List of Critical Goods' that remain restricted from expedited export.

Strategic Advantages of the 2026 Regulatory Framework

A major shift in the 2026 policy is the removal of the 'negotiation permit' requirement. Previously, companies had to wait for state authorization just to initiate contract talks. Under the new resolution, registered manufacturers can negotiate directly with foreign partners, significantly reducing the lead time for contract finalization and international integration.

Typical Causes for Application Rejection

• Incomplete end-user verification or missing government-backed guarantees.
• Hardware included on the current quarterly List of Critical Goods.
• Discrepancies between declared nomenclature and export control codes.
• Failure to provide verified evidence of production capacity/surplus.

30 days is the processing time for a correctly prepared application. Any return for revision resets the clock. Given the complexity of the new Resolution No. 875 requirements, precise preparation of the document package is 80% of the success.

Conclusion

The Fast Track procedure provides a robust opportunity to formalize long-term defense cooperation with EU and global partners. Global Miltech Legal prepares turn-key applications: from verifying nomenclature against current restricted lists to managing end-user documentation and SSECU filing. Contact us today for a professional case assessment.