Ukrainian Defence Council

In light of recent global events, the defense sector has emerged as a pivotal player in ensuring the safety and security of nations. The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has underscored the significance of this sector, leading to an unprecedented surge in investments both in Denmark and Ukraine of a range of new commercial partnerships between Ukrainian and foreign companies.

We are pleased to invite you to an exceptional matchmaking event where you will have the privilege of meeting seven prominent defense companies that serve as the backbone of the Ukrainian defense industry. These companies have embarked on a journey to Denmark in search of new commercial partnerships and opportunities.

Why attend:

• Explore potential collaborations with Ukraine's leading defense companies.
• Gain insights into the evolving landscape of the global defense industry.
• Discover innovative solutions and technologies that can benefit your organization.

This event is relevant for Danish defense companies interested in commercial partnerships with Ukrainian companies and not just an opportunity to network; it's a platform to forge strategic alliances that can drive both your business and the defense sector forward. Do not miss this unique opportunity to meet new Ukrainian potential partners and explore how you can cooperate.

Meeting agenda:

08.45 Registration and coffee
09:00 Welcome by Jens Holst-Nielsen, Director, DI Global Market Development
09.05 Welcome by Henrik Navntoft Sønderskov, Senior Advisor, DI Defense
09:15 Remarks by Mathias Secher, Director, Head of Ukrainefonden, The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO)
09.25 Tour de table of companies
09.50 Discussion
10.15 Coffee and Networking
11.30 Lunch

See list of companies below:

• UkrInnMash Corporation: UkrInnMash produces specialized equipment and components, among others its own tracked armored vehicle "Kevlar". It also performs repair and maintenance of militray armaments and equipments, and handles export, import and sale of military products, techno logies and
  services.
• Radionix: LLC Radionix is a research and production enterprise, which is engaged in the development, production, modernization, maintenance and repair of on-board radio-electronic systems and optical-electronic equipment. It specializes in the development and modernization of aviation radar, opto-electronic weapon control systems and electronic warfare systems, and it manufactures seeker heads and other missile electronic systems. 
• Pozhmashina: Pozhmashina is a leader in the market of fire engines, agricultural machinery and specialized machinery. It has 2 factories in Ukraine and its own design bureau. Pozhmashina has many years of experience in producing and supplying equipment for the State Emergency Service of Ukraine and other clients (from 2015 to 2022 more than 1,000 fire engines and special equipment units were produced)
• Variant Defense: Variant Defense is a part of the Variant Group. It is one of the largest metalworking companies in Ukraine with 12 companies which produce a large variety of metal-intensive equipment, including high-tech equipment and manufacturing services. Since the end of 2022, Variant Group has successfully launched the production of components for defense industry equipment, as well as machinery repair services for defense purposes.
• Ukrspetstechnika: Ukrspetstechnika is one of the leading producers in Ukraine of wide range of sophisticated electronic, military and special-purpose equipment.The main operations of the holding company include R&D, manufacturing, supply, installation and maintenance of special purposeelectronic equipment, state-of-art weapons and telecommunication, including radars, automatic control systems, data systems, systems to protect bases, arsenals, and strategic sites, and tailored electronic systems
• Cherkazy Bus: Cherkazy Bus produces a 3,000 busses and 1,200 trucks per year. It is a strategic partner of Isuzu Motors and Sojitz Corporation. Cherkazy specializes in vehicles for rescue, repair and recovery, vehicles for transportation of personnel and cargo as well as special mission trucks
• The Smart-Birds: The Smart-Birds Company was founded in 2022 with the goal of improving the country’s defensive capabilities. The start-up has developed and implemented products such as: Optical and acoustic reconnaissance complexes, strike and reconnaissance drones, and electronic warfare equipment. The company is currently establishing serial production of its product range as well as developing its product portfolio.

The event is co-organised by the Confederation of Danish Industry and the Federation of Employers of Ukraine. It is the first event developed by the Danish-Ukrainian Business Council, which works to advance commercial ties between Denmark and Ukraine.

If your company is also interested in the Ukrainian Business Delegation, taking place 14 Sep. 13:00 - 16:00, please see the event on the following link: Ukrainian Business Delegation (danskindustri.dk)