Ukraine's Defence Procurement Agency buys US$3.8 million worth of drones, breaking record for lowest price

In September, Ukraine's Defence Procurement Agency signed contracts for the supply of 1,300 DJI Mavic drones of various modifications to the tune of UAH 162.69 million (roughly US$3.8 million).

Source: Nashi Hroshi, a Ukrainian outlet focused on finances, citing Prozorro, Ukraine's public state procurement system

Details: The media outlet says 500 drones with Mavic 3T (Thermal) thermal imagers have been ordered at a price of UAH 139,670 (roughly US$3,300) and UAH 140,590 (roughly US$3,390) for a standard set (without additional batteries).

"This marks a record low price for procurement through Prozorro. The previous record was held by military unit No. A4638, which purchased Mavics with night vision devices for UAH 142,887 (roughly US$3,440) in August," the outlet noted.

The Defence Procurement Agency signed five more contracts for the supply of 800 DJI Mavic 3E drones.

The price for a set of daytime Mavic 3Es ranged from UAH 114,646 (roughly US$2,760) to UAH 116,666 (roughly US$2,810).

"However, these drones were purchased with three additional batteries and a separate charger, increasing the standard equipment cost by about UAH 25,000 (roughly US$602). In April, the Agency purchased drones in this configuration for an average of UAH 127,000 (roughly US$3,063)," Nashi Hroshi added.

Background: The Defence Procurement Agency signed the first contract for the purchase of ammunition using funds raised through the UNITED24 fundraising platform.

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