A NATO commander says training Ukrainian soldiers is showing his forces that skills neglected after the Cold War matter again
NATO forces are training Ukrainian soldiers in electronic warfare, a skill set that was largely neglected by Western militaries following the Cold War. This collaboration is providing NATO with critical battlefield insights, highlighting the urgent need to rebuild electronic and drone warfare capabilities for modern combat.
Why it matters
The war in Ukraine is forcing a strategic shift in Western military doctrine, emphasizing the necessity of adapting to high-tech, contested electronic environments.
Ukraine is fighting a fierce electronic warfare battle to keep its drones and communications working while frustrating Russia's, and it's showing allies that they need to focus on it. Ukrinform/NurPhoto via Getty Images Norway is leading new international training for Ukrainian troops to boost battlefield skills. The training is also giving Norway lessons on modern war to bring back to its own military. That includes rebuilding electronic warfare capabilities neglected since the Cold War. Training Ukrainian troops for war with Russia has reminded Western trainers of the importance of electronic warfare, a key skill that has received less emphasis since the end of the Cold War but is proving to be increasingly important in modern combat. Norway is leading a new multinational training effort on NATO soil to prepare Ukrainian troops to fight .
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