Strategic Consulting & Support in the Defense Sector

Entering
the Ukrainian
defense
market

We help international companies overcome bureaucracy, localization, testing, and legal challenges to launch successfully in Ukraine.

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500+
Units converted
150+
Combat units
4
Years on ground
EU
Registered entity
POLIGOR defense consulting
Battlefield validation & testing
TRL 1–9
Government & MoD liaison
Active
Combat units in network
150+
Validation cycle vs. standard
×3 faster
Who we are

POLIGOR Consulting —
your partner in
Ukraine's defense
ecosystem

Consulting company headquartered in Poland with an operational branch in Ukraine — Western compliance standards, on-the-ground execution.
Focus on analytics, logistics, GR, law and integration of defense technologies into real procurement processes.
Established working relationships with the Ministry of Defence, MIA and security agencies of Ukraine — an active GR platform, ready to use.
English-speaking team with deep expertise across defense, logistics, and international partnerships.
POLIGOR office photo
Key Challenges

Barriers to entering
Ukraine's defense market

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01
Complex Procurement
Multi-level tenders, rigid documentation standards, limited transparency. Without local navigation, strong products never reach decision-makers.
02
Bureaucracy & NSN
NATO Stock Number codification is mandatory for most contracts. The process is time-consuming — small missteps lead to months of setbacks.
03
Localization Requirement
Long-term contracts require local presence or production. Companies without it are excluded from the most valuable procurement.
04
Battlefield Validation
Products must be tested under real combat conditions. Lab or foreign certifications alone are not accepted as a substitute.
05
Strict Due Diligence
Detailed checks of production, supply chain, legal history. Any gap or inconsistency can halt the process entirely.
06
Legal Environment
Ukraine's defense law is complex and fast-changing. Frequent updates make it difficult to remain compliant without dedicated local expertise.
Our Expertise

What we do

End-to-end support from market entry strategy to contract execution.

Market Entry Strategy
Entry and localization strategy, partnerships, infrastructure development, grant acquisition, M&A support.
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Testing & Certification
Testing procedures, codification and certification support, battlefield validation, procurement procedures support.
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GR Strategy
Legislative analysis and forecasting, government cooperation, legal and compliance support, risk management.
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Import & Logistics
Customs clearance, import procedures, supplier sourcing and due diligence, trade compliance, product transit support.
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Legal Environment
Business registration, corporate agreements, intellectual property protection, licensing and permits.
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Joint Venture
Long-term strategic partnership — co-production, technology transfer, shared R&D under your brand in the Ukrainian market.
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Core Services

Three formats
of cooperation

Choose one format or combine them — we adapt to your stage and objectives.

A
Format 01
Product Adaptation Consulting

We adapt your existing products to the realities of modern warfare — without redesigning from scratch. Analysis of current battlefield threats relevant to your products, selection of components and technical solutions, recommendations on EW integration, sensors, protection and control systems, competitive positioning assessment against current frontline procurement requirements.

Result Your product meets customer requirements without the cost and time of independent R&D in an unfamiliar domain.
POLIGOR consulting
B
Format 02
Testing on Polygon & LCZ + R&D Support

We test your products on our polygon and in live combat zone conditions — and participate in component development. Testing on own polygon and LCZ with active military experts and veterans. Rapid feedback from combat deployment across multiple frontline sectors. R&D assistance: joint development of components and subsystems specifically for your products.

Result Compressed validation cycle, technical conclusions from the real battlefield — not just a laboratory — and a product adapted to present and future combat requirements.
POLIGOR testing at the range
C
Format 03
Joint Venture

Some partnerships naturally evolve into deeper integration — co-production or JV. If after the first stage you see that potential, we are open to this conversation. We offer: production base, R&D continuously updated against changing combat conditions, polygon and LCZ for battle validation, experience building and equipping special equipment for various combat tasks.

Result A line of special equipment and components with confirmed battlefield effectiveness — under your brand. Access to defense markets with a product that has already passed real validation, without a long independent R&D cycle.
POLIGOR partnership
Why Ukraine

Ukraine is an
advantage,
not a risk

The only place in the world where defense technologies are validated in real combat conditions every single day.

Live combat environment
Active EW, SIGINT, varied terrain — conditions impossible to replicate on a test range.
Rapid feedback loop
Direct channel from 150+ combat units — feedback in weeks, not years.
Compressed R&D cycle
Validation timeline measured in weeks. Significantly faster than standard lab-based processes.
Continuous product updates
Solutions updated against evolving battlefield conditions — a competitive edge that doesn't age.
"Technologies born in Europe's most intense conflict — ready for the challenges of the future."

For an international partner this means: compressed R&D cycle, real battlefield validation instead of a polygon protocol, and a competitive edge when entering defense markets. Technical materials and test results available after NDA.

500+
Units converted to special-purpose platforms
150+
Active combat units in our network
4
Years of continuous battlefield engineering
EU
Registered entity, Western compliance standards
Our Approach

How we work

From first consultation to operational presence in Ukraine.

01
Initial Consultation
We assess your company, technology, and objectives to determine the most effective application in Ukraine and define the framework for cooperation.
02
Market Entry Strategy
A structured market entry strategy is developed in coordination with the client, ensuring alignment between priorities and local conditions.
03
Legal & Operational Support
Our team assumes responsibility for bureaucracy, compliance, and organizational matters — allowing the client to focus on the product while the process remains secure and transparent.
04
Ongoing Presence & Risk Management
We provide representation in Ukraine, coordinate essential interactions, and ensure the necessary infrastructure, including security arrangements for the client's representatives.
Why Choose Us

Independently
vs with POLIGOR Consulting

Entering the market independently
  • ✕Searching for a production site and setting up an office from scratch
  • ✕Registering a legal entity without knowledge of Ukrainian law
  • ✕Searching for a local team and MoD contacts independently
  • ✕Finding transport contractors and logistics
  • ✕Building a GR strategy and communicating with stakeholders without a network
  • ✕Independent product testing, validation, and codification
  • ✕Planning business trips to Ukraine without security infrastructure
Together with POLIGOR Consulting
  • ✓Developing a market entry strategy with local experts from day one
  • ✓Legal entity registration with experienced lawyers, full compliance with Ukrainian law
  • ✓HR-hunting of local specialists or outsourcing production with R&D team involvement
  • ✓Ready logistics team — all processes set up
  • ✓Access to our GR platform, cooperation with MoD representatives
  • ✓In-house team that tests products with the Armed Forces of Ukraine and ensures codification
  • ✓Security protocol for every business trip to Ukraine
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consultation

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Phone
+38 (066) 447-77-77
Email
info@poligor.com.ua
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Headquarters
Poland · Operational presence in Ukraine

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