Who Innovates Wins? Drones and Adaptation in the Ukraine War

January 15, 2023 00:42:48
Who Innovates Wins? Drones and Adaptation in the Ukraine War
Modern War Institute
Who Innovates Wins? Drones and Adaptation in the Ukraine War

Jan 15 2023 | 00:42:48

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Show Notes

Ukrainian forces have been praised for their innovation efforts during their ongoing war with Russia, particularly with regard to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. But what has that innovation actually looked like? Is it principally about repurposing equipment, like commercial quadcopters, or is it more a function of implementation, like experimenting with new tactics? And how has Russian forces' own innovation compared? Most importantly, what effect has innovation had on battlefield outcomes? Sam Bendett, an adviser at CNA’s Strategy, Policy, Plans, and Programs Center and a member of CNA’s Russia Studies Program, joins this episode to discuss these questions and more.

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