Yulia O’Connell, a volunteer with Dignitas Ukraine, represented the fund at the “Ground Strike Systems in Large-Scale Combat Operations” event, hosted by the Association of the United States Army. The event brought together military leaders, defense experts, and international partners to discuss advancements in modern multi-domain operations (MDO).

Key Insights from the Event:

Integration of Fires: Advanced data systems now optimize platforms like HIMARS, making fire solutions faster and more efficient.

Emerging Threats & Autonomy: Autonomous systems are crucial for surviving contested battlefields and achieving local superiority.

Precision vs. Mass: Balancing long-range precision strikes with massed artillery is key to tactical advantage.

Logistics Challenges: AI-driven solutions are reshaping supply coordination in conflict zones, especially post-COVID.

Tech & Innovation: Extended-range munitions, integrated defense systems, and international partnerships are shaping future warfare.

Training Evolution: Modern battlefields demand cognitive, decision-based training over repetitive drills to prepare leaders.

Ukraine’s Urgent Needs in the Face of Russia’s Firepower:

In the ongoing war, artillery imbalance is stark: Ukraine fires 4,000–7,000 rounds daily, while russia fires 20,000–30,000. In 2023, russia produced 2 million artillery rounds, while Western allies produced only 0.5 million, highlighting the critical need for increased Western military production.

Mass matters: russia’s reliance on sustained, overwhelming firepower proves the necessity for balancing advanced technology with production scale in modern warfare.

Advocate for Ukraine! Contact your representatives today to emphasize this critical issue and demand effective weapons for Ukraine’s defenders. Your voice can make a difference.

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