Evolve to Live
From idea to implementation — for victory
About PRIO
The Department of Arms Development and Innovation (DADI) at the Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi National Army Academy is one of the few formations in the defense technology sector that implements cutting-edge and innovative solutions to enhance the country’s defense capabilities and advance the Ukrainian army. Our primary mission is the preservation of the lives of military personnel and civilians.
Human-centeredness
One of DADI’s core values is human-centeredness. We deeply value human life and dignity, believing that respect for people, combined with deep knowledge, practical skills, and life experience, produces the best outcomes.
Full development cycle
DADI oversees all stages of weapons and technology development, from basic research to full-scale development. We assist in introducing modern combat solutions to the military, developing necessary infrastructure projects, and creating educational programs for military personnel that enhance the quality of transformation within the army.
Military-civilian partnership
DADI operates in a military-civilian partnership format. Throughout the ideation, design, development, and implementation of innovative projects, we rely on external experts and partner organizations. Together, we achieve greater results. Join us!
We are building an innovative army to save more lives and win
Objectives
Enhance the combat readiness of the army through the introduction of new and advanced weaponry
Create an effective support ecosystem to successfully execute combat and logistical operations
Improve the quality of military education by adopting modern approaches and innovative solutions
Implement a human-centered approach in internal military communications and external interactions
Principles
Design Thinking
Seeking unconventional solutions by deeply understanding audiences, iterating prototypes, and continuously improving developments based on feedback
Interdisciplinarity
Engaging experts from various industries and fields to find and develop effective, asymmetric solutions
Asymmetry
Utilizing unconventional methods, approaches, and strategies to gain an advantage over an adversary with greater resources or technological superiority
Evolve to Live
Directions
Choose a direction to see its cases
Combat
Creation and modification of various types of weapons and equipment to strengthen the defense and combat capabilities of our army
Infrastructure
Building an ecosystem to provide all necessary elements for timely and comfortable access to them
Education
Training and developing the professional skills of military personnel to effectively use modern weapons and gain advantages on the battlefield
Communications
Establishing and enhancing relations and interactions between civilians, the military, businesses, and the government
Cases
CombatLASTIVKA
Mobile fire position complex for combating UAVs
CombatNOSORIG
Turret with spherical protection for a gunner. TZK-01.00.100 NE
InfrastructureVOVK
A mobile repair workroom designed for servicing and repairing military cargo and armored vehicles
InfrastructureROSOMAHA
Mobile armory and weapon storage workroom
InfrastructureMINITOR
Short version of the stationary complex for vehicle maintenance
InfrastructureTRENCH
Complex of modular, lightweight fortification structures
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DADI operates in a military-civilian partnership format. Throughout the ideation, design, development, and implementation of innovative projects, we rely on external experts and partner organizations. Together, we achieve greater results.