In 2025, the institutional audit of the professional military education (PME) system in Ukraine concluded. International experts confirmed that the training of Ukrainian military personnel already largely meets NATO standards, with the majority of the recommendations from the previous audit in 2020 successfully implemented.
This result is indicative not only of deep institutional reform, but also of Ukraine's ability to modernize its army in the conditions of an active military conflict – something that few countries have managed to achieve.
Key achievements reported by international experts:
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The reform of the military education system is not formal. It determines the quality of commanders, the effectiveness of decision-making, compatibility with other NATO troops, and the sustainability of the army in the long term. Convergence with NATO standards means that the Ukrainian armed forces are becoming more professional, more flexible, and more compatible with their partners – a key factor both for the country's defense and for its future integration into Euro-Atlantic structures.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is already analyzing the report of international experts with a view to further improving the training system and building on the results achieved.