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This document outlines critical considerations for mitigating the threat posed by small-unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), particularly first-person view (FPV) drones, based on observations from the conflict in Ukraine. The increasing use of sUAS for reconnaissance, strike, and electronic warfare necessitates a comprehensive approach to counter sUAS operations. 

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Explore Russia Focused Research

Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)

Think tank that produces evidence-based research, publications and events on defense topics, security, and international affairs in order to help build a more secure, equitable, and stable world. Discover some of their seminal products on the Russian military.

Near Peer: Russia (Understanding Russia's Military History)

Army University Press

Subject matter experts discuss Russian history, current affairs, and military doctrine. Putin’s declarations, advances in military technology, and Russia’s remembrance of the Great Patriotic War are also addressed. “Near Peer: Russia” is the second film in a four-part series exploring America’s global competitors.

DOCUMENTS AND ARTICLES

Drawing lessons from the conflict seeking to outline key lessons, based on the operational data accumulated by the Ukrainian General Staff, from the fighting between February and July 2022.

A report to examine the causes of the failure of the Ukrainian offensive in 2023 in order to avoid the repetition of such errors in the future and
to inform the regeneration of offensive combat power in NATO militaries.

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This document describes updated structure and order of battle information for the Russian Federation and basics of Russian military. The document explores Russia’s stated security policy goals of Russian military culture, maxims, and missions.

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“Russia’s Conduct of War: How and with What Assets” by Timothy Thomas (2021-04-13)

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/13/2021 | Comments Off on “Russia’s Conduct of War: How and with What Assets” by Timothy Thomas (2021-04-13)

(Click image to download brief.) In 2019, during a presentation at the Russian Academy of Military Science, General Staff Chief…

2021-04-02 Russian Robotics: A Look At Definitions, Principles, Uses, And Other Trends (Timothy Thomas)

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/02/2021 | Comments Off on 2021-04-02 Russian Robotics: A Look At Definitions, Principles, Uses, And Other Trends (Timothy Thomas)

(Click image to download brief.) The following summary first offers several ways that Russian theorists have defined a robot, starting…

OE Watch Volume 11, Issue 3 March 2021

By Kevin O'Connell | 03/24/2021 |

The document highlights key military and geopolitical developments in Eurasia and surrounding regions. Russia is expanding its military capabilities, with…

“The Chekinov-Bogdanov Commentaries Of 2010-2017: What Did They Teach Us About Russia’s New Way Of War?” by Timothy Thomas (2021-03-18)

By Kevin O'Connell | 03/18/2021 | Comments Off on “The Chekinov-Bogdanov Commentaries Of 2010-2017: What Did They Teach Us About Russia’s New Way Of War?” by Timothy Thomas (2021-03-18)

(Click image to download brief.) From 2010 to 2017 Russian Colonel (reserves) S. G. Chekinov and Lieutenant-General (retired) S. A.…

“Russian Electronic, Information, Navigation, And Reconnaissance-Strike And -Fire Operations: Definitions And Use” by Timothy Thomas (2021-03-18)

By Kevin O'Connell | 03/18/2021 | Comments Off on “Russian Electronic, Information, Navigation, And Reconnaissance-Strike And -Fire Operations: Definitions And Use” by Timothy Thomas (2021-03-18)

(Click image to download brief.) Russia has been investigating a host of strike and fire concepts for at least a…

OE Watch Volume 11, Issue 2 February 2021

By Kevin O'Connell | 02/24/2021 |

The document covers significant developments in military and geopolitical affairs across multiple regions. Russia continues to modernize its military, with…

OE Watch Volume 11, Issue 1 January 2021

By Kevin O'Connell | 01/24/2021 |

The future of peacekeeping in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is evolving, with Russia playing a central role in…

“Compendium of Central Asian Military and Security Activity v8” by Matthew Stein (2021-01-20)

By Kevin O'Connell | 01/20/2021 | Comments Off on “Compendium of Central Asian Military and Security Activity v8” by Matthew Stein (2021-01-20)

(Click image to download brief.) Since Central Asian states gained independence in 1991, new regional military and security alliances have…

Read the NEW TRADOC G2 Newsletter December 2020

By Kevin O'Connell | 12/11/2020 |

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OE Watch Volume 10, Issue 12 December 2020

By Kevin O'Connell | 12/01/2020 |

This document covers a range of military, security, and geopolitical topics, with a focus on Russian and Turkish military cooperation,…