Ukraine is teaching NATO troops how ground robots work in war — and where they don't
Ukrainian soldiers are providing hands-on training to NATO troops regarding the use of ground robots in combat. This knowledge exchange, occurring during Operation Legio in Poland, highlights how Ukraine's battlefield experience with uncrewed vehicles is influencing Western military tactics.
Why it matters
The integration of ground robotics into modern warfare is evolving rapidly, with Ukraine serving as a primary testing ground for new military technologies.
Ukraine is using a fleet of robots to attack Russia and protect its soldiers, and its troops are telling their Western trainers how they use them on the battlefield. Serhii Mykhalchuk/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images Ukrainian troops are teaching Western trainers how they use ground robots against Russia. Allies want to sharpen Ukraine's skills but know it has more experience in some areas. Lessons from Ukrainian troops are shaping training and feeding back to NATO ally Norway. Ukrainian soldiers are teaching their Western trainers how they use war robots on the battlefield. Ukrainian troops are receiving training on NATO soil in a Norway-led multinational effort called Operation Legio. Western military trainers share their best warfighting practices, and in the process, the Ukrainians also share their battle-tested tactics. Such tactics include how Ukrainian troops use ground robots.
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