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MLRS and the Totality of the Battlefield

Multiple rocket launchers like MLRS and HIMARS have altered the totality of the battlefield in Ukraine. The integration of long-range precision effects and intelligence into a single system is therefore a critical lesson that other forces must learn. The combat outcomes of a war are generally defined by the totality …

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Assessing a Year of Military Aid to Ukraine

How has the Western effort to train and equip Ukrainian forces fared in year one – and what might we expect from additional military assistance in the future? In August 2021, several Ukrainian officers relayed concerns about ‘corruption, incompetence, alcoholism, and idiocy’ in their military. However, when we followed up …

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The UK as a European Power

Through its efforts to support Ukraine against Russia’s invasion, the UK has demonstrated the strength of its commitment to European security. Over the last year, the UK has built on its previous position as Ukraine’s strongest European supporter to place itself at the centre of efforts to accelerate allied military …

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