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Apr 14 • 9 tweets • 2 min read • Read on X
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1/ Ukraine is launching a new, agile system for rapid military deployment of new technology; Russia, not so much so. Pro-Kremlin warblogger Vladimir Romanov sarcastically highlights the differences between the Russian and Ukrainian systems. ⬇️ Image
2/ Romanov notes how Ukraine is "systematically streamlining the path of technological developments to the front lines":

"The [Ukrainian] government, at the recommendation of the Ministry of Defence, is launching a new model for purchasing innovative weapons for the army."
3/ "The Ministry of Defence now has the authority to quickly procure innovative products through a simplified procedure, and combat units will test them and decide on their effectiveness.

Solutions proven in combat are eligible for inclusion in procurement requirements.
4/ "This shortens the path from development to deployment, which in turn allows for a more rapid response to frontline needs. This decision also facilitates the establishment of a systemic feedback loop between the military and developers."
5/ How is Russia approaching the question of deploying new technology, asks Romanov? In a very traditionally Russian way:

"In our Ministry of Defence's system, this method of supplying the Front is categorically unacceptable, since before doing so, it is necessary to:
6/ "- calculate and factor your own interest into the procurement cost;

- convince the supplier that your interest should be taken into account;

- prepare and provide a chain of your own front companies;
7/ "- cheat the supplier by arranging for the purchase of similar products from China with the affixing of the nameplates of your front companies.
8/ "I'm just reminding you once again that UPMI [the Directorate for Advanced Interspecific Research and Special Projects of the Russian Ministry of Defence], which is responsible for the procurement of high-tech products,…
9/ …is still headed by [Deputy Defence Minister Alexey] Krivoruchko, a man who worked under [the fired former Defence Minister Sergei] Shoigu's highly effective team in some areas." /end

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