War — not only heroism, but also technology and logistics
The Ministry of Defense has approved a concept for digital fuel accounting for the military: tanks will gradually be fitted with sensors that will transmit fuel levels to the accounting system online. This is a logistical reform aimed not at debate, but at the operational readiness of units.
How it will work
Sensors record fuel levels in reservoirs and during transport, and the data flows into a centralized digital accounting system. According to the document, accounting is already conducted in SAP — a resource management program, which is used by about 90% of NATO armies. Integrating the sensors with SAP makes it possible to reconcile electronic records with actual stocks without trips and manual measurements.
Why this matters — four practical consequences
1) Less losses and fraud. Automated control allows anomalies to be detected quickly — uneven write-offs or significant leaks.
2) Faster logistics. The system will automatically calculate fuel needs, reducing delivery delays to units.
3) Transparency for partners. The data enables international donor and technical partners to assess the effectiveness of assistance.
4) Reduction of manual work. Daily logging and frequent trips for measurements will disappear, saving logisticians time and reducing resource costs.
"Sensors will make it possible to see the real picture online immediately. If a shortage or anomalous losses occur — they can be detected and responded to quickly. The need for paper logs and daily manual measurements will also disappear. Control will become automatic and continuous."
— Press Service of the Ministry of Defense
Context and potential risks
This decision is part of a broader modernization of rear support. However, the technology requires not only installing sensors: calibration standards, protection against tampering, and cybersecurity for the data transmission channel are needed. Military logistics experts note that the benefits will be directly proportional to the quality of implementation and technical support.
Parallels in security policy
At the same time, the Cabinet of Ministers approved an experimental procedure allowing critical enterprises to form their own air defense groups under the leadership of military command. This shows that the state is simultaneously working on protection and on reducing the vulnerability of logistics chains.
What’s next — forecast
Digital fuel accounting is not a one-day initiative. In the coming months a testing phase is expected, followed by scaling to key supply centers and the introduction of automatic demand calculations. If technical and organizational issues are resolved properly, this can truly reduce logistical risks and increase the operational resilience of the defense forces.
Summary: this is an example of systemic work that is not always visible in headlines, but noticeably affects combat capability.
