WHY NEW WEAPONS ARE NOT ALWAYS ENOUGH TO WIN A WAR? LESSONS FROM RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN WAR
WHY NEW WEAPONS ARE NOT ALWAYS ENOUGH TO WIN A WAR? LESSONS FROM RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN WAR

Author(s): Claudiu Valer NISTORESCU
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Carol I National Defence University Publishing House
Keywords: new weapon systems; combat adaptation; battlefield asymmetries; combined arms approach; offensive manoeuvre.
Summary/Abstract: The Russian aggression against Ukraine has significantly altered the international security environment. Traditional democracies are now faced with new challenges and are seeking innovative solutions to address them. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine involves two powerful armies employing their respective doctrines, warfare knowledge, and advanced weapon systems to gain an advantage. Western countries have been supporting the Ukrainian armed forces by providing them with sophisticated weapons and technologies, which have enhanced their chances of success. The combat effectiveness of these new capabilities is undeniable. However, the failure of the 2023 Ukrainian Summer Offensive to achieve its stated objective necessitates an evaluation of the overall impact of these capabilities. This article aims to identify the limitations of new weapon systems and solutions to improve and exploit their effects on the battlefield in an objective and balanced manner.

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