Articles from ARMY Magazine, Headline News, and AUSA News on topics related to the Russian Military

Paper: Army Must Act Now to Integrate Drones

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Paper: Army Must Act Now to Integrate Drones

With the rapid proliferation of drones, the Army must lead in the drone warfare space, according to the author of a new paper published by the Association of the U.S. Army.

“The dawn of tactical drone warfare is here,” writes Lt. Col. Michael Kim. “The Russo-Ukrainian War clearly displays the advent of [kinetic drone] warfare, and it behooves the U.S. Army to make critical changes today. The U.S. Army must lead this effort and integrate tactical [kinetic drones] at scale before the next major conflict.”

Survey: Americans’ Military Support is Growing

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Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 58th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, showcase their formation at Inouye Field during a graduation as part of an Infantry Rifle Squad demonstration.
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Survey: Americans’ Military Support is Growing

Confidence in the military is increasing, and Americans support increased defense spending, according to a new survey from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute.

“The American people … want a U.S. military capable of deterring autocratic powers like China and Russia and believe U.S. forces should maintain a global presence across multiple theaters to address the diverse array of threats we face,” the survey found.

Paper: Adversaries Challenge US with Soft Power

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Paper: Adversaries Challenge US with Soft Power

American influence and institutions are being challenged by China, Russia and Iran, according to the author of a new paper published by the Association of the U.S. Army.

Nordic Forces Seek Common Infantry Vehicle Amid Russia Threat

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MG Lars S. Lervik, Commander General of the Norwegian Army, speaks at AUSA2024
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Nordic Forces Seek Common Infantry Vehicle Amid Russia Threat

For the first time in 500 years, the Nordic nations of Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark are formal military allies. And with an existential threat in the form of an ambitious and pugilistic Russia close at hand, they're taking big steps to standardize their fighting gear and grow their forces.

Speaking Oct. 16 on a panel at the Association of the U.S. Army's Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., the top military leaders of the four nations discussed their plans to modernize and build in the face of Russian aggression. 

Paper: Russia-Ukraine War Holds Lessons for Future Fight

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Paper: Russia-Ukraine War Holds Lessons for Future Fight

The Russia-Ukraine war underscores critical challenges for the U.S. Army, according to a new paper published by the Association of the U.S. Army.

“In its third year since the 2022 invasion, the Russo-Ukrainian War shows few clear signs of abating,” authors Charles McEnany and retired Col. Daniel Roper write. “What many assumed would be a short, decisive war has become a test of endurance and adaptation. The U.S. Army is studying the conflict as it ‘continuously transforms’ for large-scale combat operations.”

National Guard Majors Win Army’s Premier Writing Contest

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National Guard Majors Win Army’s Premier Writing Contest

An essay by two Army National Guard majors is the winner of this year’s General William E. DePuy Writing Contest.

Majs. Thomas Larry Haydock and Jack Meeker’s article, “Lessons in Reconstitution from the Russia-Ukraine War: Gaining Asymmetric Advantage through Transformative Reconstitution,” was selected for the top prize in the Army’s premier writing competition.

In second place is Air Force Maj. F. Jon “Spinner” Nesselhuf, who wrote “Meeting Expectations: Failure in Ukraine Will Not Change the Russian Aerospace Defense Force.”

Commission Issues Dire Warning About Threats Facing US

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Commission Issues Dire Warning About Threats Facing US

“Significant and urgent action” is needed to prepare the United States for the national security threats it’s facing today, said the leaders of a commission tasked by Congress.

Paper Urges Army to Prioritize River Crossing Operations

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Paper Urges Army to Prioritize River Crossing Operations

Faced with technological advancements and a lack of practice, the Army should invest in its wet-gap crossing capabilities to prepare for future conflict, according to the author of a new paper published by the Association of the U.S. Army.

AUSA Paper Warns Russia Has Upper Hand in Ukraine War

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AUSA Paper Warns Russia Has Upper Hand in Ukraine War

Two years after its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, Russia has gained the upper hand, according to a new paper published by the Association of the U.S. Army.

“Considering the balance in relation to each state’s ends, Russia is currently winning the war,” Lt. Col. Amos Fox writes. “Russia controls significant portions of Ukrainian territory, and they are not likely to be evicted from that territory by any other means than brutal land warfare, which Ukraine cannot currently afford.”