# Ukraine to buy military supplies via NATO agency

> Ukraine gains access to cheaper NATO weapons through central procurement.
- Title: Ukraine to buy military supplies via NATO agency | Shortify
- Summary: Ukraine gains access to cheaper NATO weapons through central procurement. Ukraine can now purchase military supplies at lower costs via NATO's central…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/ukraine-to-be-able-to-buy-military-supplies-via-nato-agency-ft-reports
- Published: 2026-10-22T04:36:30+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ukraine, nato, military supplies, procurement agency, financial times, starshield, zelenskiy, diesel deal, news, world
## NATO allows Ukraine weapons access
Ukraine will potentially obtain weapons at cheaper prices through NATO's central procurement agency.

> NATO will let Ukraine buy weapons, ammunition and military equipment through its central procurement agency, the Financial Times reported
## NSPA director explains benefits
NSPA official Jacqueline Borsboom said it gives Ukraine a 'more structured framework' with procurement expertise, support services and access to an established industrial base.

> It provides Ukraine with the ability to have a more structured framework to leverage a broad range of capabilities that we offer: Procurement expertise, support services and access to established industrial base
## US-Ukraine relations worsen
The move comes amid worsening US-Ukraine relations after Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia, while Kyiv says intelligence and Starshield issues may be resolved after an Oslo meeting.

> Ukraine has complained of disruption to some intelligence sharing and its use of the Starshield satellite system
## Key takeaway

Ukraine can now purchase military supplies at lower costs via NATO's central procurement agency.