PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN THE DEFENSE-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX AS A COMPONENT OF ENSURING THE NATIONAL SECURITY OF UKRAINE

Abstract

The article analyzes public-private partnership in the defense-industrial complex as a component of ensuring the national security of Ukraine. It is noted that public-private partnership is an important mechanism of cooperation between the state and the private sector, which creates opportunities for achieving significant results in various fields. This form of interaction involves combining the resources of state institutions, local self-government bodies, and private investors with a clear distribution of risks, responsibilities, and profits. Particular attention is paid to the application of public-private partnership in the defense-industrial complex, which is of critical importance for national security. Such partnership contributes to fulfilling the tasks of protecting the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

The article analyzes the provisions of the Law of Ukraine “On Public-Private Partnership,” which provides for the possibility of implementing public-private partnership mechanisms in the field of security and defense, thereby emphasizing the importance of cooperation between state institutions and the private sector. It is established that such partnership covers a wide range of measures, including joint financing of strategically important projects in the military-industrial complex and the integration of innovative technologies into the sphere of national security and resource management. This underlines the multidimensional nature of partnership aimed at strengthening the state’s defense capability.

It is emphasized that strengthening Ukraine’s defense potential requires the integration of private capital, advanced technologies, and expert knowledge. Public-private partnership can become an effective mechanism for achieving this goal, as it not only enhances state capabilities but also provides advantages to the private sector, including state guarantees and access to budget financing. It is argued that the potential of public-private partnership extends beyond weapons production and encompasses cybersecurity, intelligence technologies, and the protection of critical infrastructure.

Attention is focused on the fact that the dynamic development of public-private partnership mechanisms in the field of national security requires the adaptation of legislation to wartime conditions and the implementation of best international practices. This will not only strengthen the state’s defense capability but also encourage the involvement of the private sector in implementing innovative strategic initiatives.