Ukraine has launched a new mobile app called Army+ for its military personnel, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on August 8, according to the League. The app is designed to modernize military processes, reduce paperwork and increase overall efficiency.
During the presentation, the President stated:
“Today we are taking a step towards modernity. A step towards efficiency. This strengthens our entire army by giving more power to every commander and ultimately every soldier in our army.”
The Army+ app launched with basic features and is continuously updated with new features. One of the most important features is electronic reports, which Zelensky said will enable soldiers to complete tasks. “in just a few minutes and clicks” which currently “Hours and days.” He said the aim of the app was to free the Ukrainian army from paperwork and prevent soldiers from wasting time on “outdated, unnecessary bureaucracy.”
Future updates of the Army+ app will include additional features to meet the social and communication needs of soldiers. Zelensky mentioned that the app will offer courses and training programs, as well as access to all social services provided by the state, including medical care, banking, loans, and protected chats for communication between soldiers.
Deputy Defense Minister Kateryna Chernohorenko reported on August 9 that 20,000 soldiers had successfully authorized themselves in the Army+ app within 24 hours of its launch. She compared this with other military systems that have been in use for several years and said they had about the same number of users.
Chernohorenko also clarified that while the Army+ app is now required by law, there will be a transition period for its introduction to allow for widespread acceptance among military personnel.
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