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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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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.

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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.

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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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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,…

Great Power Competition: The Changing Landscape of Global Geopolitics (edited by Dr. Mahir J. Ibrahimov)

By Kevin O'Connell | 11/24/2020 | Comments Off on Great Power Competition: The Changing Landscape of Global Geopolitics (edited by Dr. Mahir J. Ibrahimov)

(Click image to download book.) Great Power Competition continues the discussion begun with the 2017 Cultural Perspectives, Geopolitics, & Energy…

MadSci Blog 284. The Convergence: Disinformation, Revisionism, and China with Doowan Lee

By Kevin O'Connell | 11/13/2020 |

Editor’s Note:  Mad Scientist is pleased to announce our latest episode of “The Convergence” podcast, featuring Mr. Doowan Lee, discussing disinformation,…

OE Watch Volume 10, Issue 11 November 2020

By Kevin O'Connell | 11/01/2020 |

This document focuses on various military and geopolitical topics, ranging from advancements in Russian and Chinese military technologies to issues…

“A Survey of Russia Security Topics for 2020 and Just Beyond” by BG (Ret.) Peter B. Zwack (2020-10-15)

By Kevin O'Connell | 10/15/2020 | Comments Off on “A Survey of Russia Security Topics for 2020 and Just Beyond” by BG (Ret.) Peter B. Zwack (2020-10-15)

(Click image to download brief.) Although US security concerns have recently focused to a large degree on China, it is…

“A Russian Military Framework for Understanding Influence in the Competition Period” by Tom Wilhelm (2020-10-05)

By Kevin O'Connell | 10/06/2020 | Comments Off on “A Russian Military Framework for Understanding Influence in the Competition Period” by Tom Wilhelm (2020-10-05)

(Click image to download brief.) To the U.S. Army, a competition period is described as actions over time that exploit…