Partners allocated nearly 40% of funds to procure broadband radio stations
Over three years of the IT Coalition, 17 partner nations have allocated €1.85 billion to strengthen communications, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure for the Ukrainian Defence Forces. This is reported by the portal PromPolitInform, citing information from the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.
The international initiative was established on 19 September 2023 during the Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting in the Ramstein format. The declaration of intent was signed by Ukraine, Estonia, Luxembourg, Belgium, Denmark, Latvia, and Lithuania, with Estonia and Luxembourg leading the coalition.
Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine Mstyslav Banik emphasised that the coalition’s work enhances frontline communications between military units, effectively saving the lives of Ukrainian personnel.
Allocation of €1.85B for communications and infrastructure
The largest share of aid — €728 million, or nearly 40% — was allocated to procure broadband radio stations. These systems maintain resilient communications and support drone operations across combat units.
An additional €445 million was dedicated to satellite communications, ensuring service stability and preventing reliance on a single provider. Coalition partners also equip tactical command posts, develop data centres, tactical networks, and cloud infrastructure, while supporting cybersecurity teams across the armed forces.
Support for Army+, DELTA and digital military systems
The coalition funds the development of defence software, procurement of software licences, and hardware deployment for military command and communication systems. Platforms supported include Army+, Reserve+, the DELTA situational awareness system, Impuls, and SAP integrations.
The initiative has also funded international cybersecurity certification training for over 1,200 participants, alongside nearly 200 vouchers for SANS Institute specialised courses. Additionally, partners finance innovative solutions such as Drone ID and test novel military communication technologies directly under combat conditions in Ukraine.
NSPA procurement and priorities for 2026–2027
Operations are governed by a cooperation agreement effective through 2030. Participating nations provide direct bilateral assistance or contribute to a joint fund, with acquisitions managed by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).
For the 2026–2027 period, the IT Coalition will prioritise secure radio and satellite networks for unmanned operations. Key objectives also include building resilient cloud infrastructure for digital defence services and hardening endpoint security across military data networks.
Photo: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine
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