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Some critics claim that the Israeli military has n’t accomplished either of its objectives, which is to end Hamas and rescue all of the remaining 133 hostages that the organization holds, eight months after Israel invaded the Gaza Strip.

But two-thirds of Israelis continue to support their army’s hostile policy in Gaza, including restricting humanitarian aid to Palestinians.

Most Israelis no longer believe in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration and would like to see new political command, despite the fact that many Israelis back the government’s occupation of Gaza.

As someone who has spent nearly three decades studying Israeli politics, I think it’s crucial to understand what factors influence the Jewish people’s collective mindset in order to explain these ostensibly contradictory dynamics and viewpoints.

A common feeling of harassment

Hamas insurgents killed an estimated 1, 200 people in Israel on October 7, 2023, and took 240 captives again to Gaza.

Israelis were shocked, susceptible, and insecure after the brutal murders on October 7 and the extermination of complete communities in southern Israel. Israelis were persuaded by the problems that the nation is facing existential challenges, which they believe need to be eliminated in any way.

Israeli populations have been persecuted for a long time, dating back to World War II when the Holocaust occurred. Some scientists call the experience of a regular, looming danger of persecution the” Masada syndrome”.

The old Kingdom of Israel engaged in a decisive battle with the Imperial army in A. D. 73 at Masada, an ancient fortress in southeastern Israel. In order to avoid being enslaved by the Greeks, all of its Israeli citizens committed suicide in Masada in order to avoid being enslaved there. Before Israel was established in 1948, Jews lost their political unification for nearly 2, 000 ages.

Jewish people can never ever totally depend on the kindness or assistance of different countries, and the history of Masada is also taught and remembered in Israel as a constant reminder that Israeli personality and independence are always at risk of persecution. The Israeli Defense Forces have been holding training rites for a long time on Masada, a well-known tourist destination.

According to a royal word used during the Hebrew holiday of Passover,” Each and every generation they rise up against us to kill us.”

In recent years, the Masada illness had been less prevalent among the majority of Israelis. This is partly due to the relatively quiet state of the Israeli-Palestinian issue up until recently following the second intifada, a harsh rebellion by Palestinians in the early 2000s. Over the past few years, Israel has even ratified harmony agreements with Arab nations like the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco.

The October assaults caused a lot of national pain and caused many Israelis to re-adopt the Masada culture.

Only afterwards

Another significant factor that caused some Israelis to give in to their past fears of oppression and the idea of self-defense was the global response to October 7.

While the United States, the UK, and France expressed strong support for Israel soon after October 7, other nations, including Russia and China, did not condemn the Hamas problems.

Additionally, it took five weeks for UN experts to acknowledge the widespread sexual murder committed on October 7.

Israelis were also more isolating because the International Criminal Court just alleged in a plea for arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant, Israel’s defence minister. Israelis have even questioned the truth of Gaza’s statistics on human deaths.

These claims of murder are seen by the majority of Israelis as a new form of racism and as a sign of international discrimination against Israel.

To underplay any criticism of his own command and to validate Israel’s battle in Gaza, Netanyahu has used these feelings of persecution.

Netanyahu’s death

Surveys have consistently shown that Israelis are no longer backing the liberal democratic parties that make up Netanyahu’s decision coalition.

A May 2024 surveys shows that if elections were held now, Netanyahu’s gathering would lose about 40 % of the seats it has in the Israeli Parliament. Only 35 % of Israelis believe that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fit to serve as excellent minister, according to the same ballot.

In January, just 15 % of Israelis thought Netanyahu may stay in office.

Israelis ‘ total support for Netanyahu’s policies in Gaza and their growing hostility of him as a leader and politician are two explanations for this.

Second, most Israelis blame Netanyahu’s state for October 7. They believe that Netanyahu is largely to blame for the fact that Israel did not address Hamas ‘ expanding military functions in the previous ten years, including the construction of underground caverns in Gaza.

There are also serious problems that have existed prior to October 7. In 2023, legislation that limited judges ‘ judicial review powers over laws and government policies was passed by Netanyahu to try to destroy the country’s criminal branch’s independence. In Israel, this sparked a sizable uprising.

Israelis worry that Netanyahu’s desire to stay in power may have an impact on his approach to the conflict and his inability to reach a prisoner package or consent to some kind of cease-fire. His defence team has claimed that the battle leaves him with little time to attend the investigations because he is facing some corruption-related costs and wants to postpone these criminal tests. Netanyahu even wants to satisfy his extreme right- wing followers, who want the war to continue.

An increase in large-scale demonstrations in various Israeli settlements has been the result of Israelis ‘ concern for Netanyahu over the past few months. These activists are requesting that Netanyahu reach a offer that will open the victims who are still alive, even if that means agreeing to a long-term cease-fire, including the hostage’s families.

However, it’s unclear whether these protesters make up the majority of the public’s mind, and it’s crucial to avoid confounding this rally with the majority of Israelis ‘ need to observe Hamas be overthrown.

Israel’s conundrum

Israel’s path forwards is questionable, and it will be influenced by a few concerns. A rise in common outcry against Netanyahu could ultimately lead to his resignation and accept responsibility for the attack that occurred on October 7.

The rising frequency of Israeli demonstrations demanding his departure demonstrate the growing prospect of such a scenario.

In addition, growing international pressure on Israel to put an end to its occupation of Gaza may cause more problems between Netanyahu and his coalition’s far-right members, leading to the end of his presidency and his ascension.

Ultimately, it’s difficult to predict how the region’s current dynamics would change significantly as a result of the war’s potential expansion into a wider geographical conflict. However, this growth may prompt Israel to declare a war on Gaza in order to respond to another growing military threats.

Arie Perliger is the director of safety studies at UMass Lowell, as well as a professor of sociology and righteousness studies.

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After highlighting China’s intrusions and military threats in his opening statement on Monday, the People’s Liberation Army on Thursday conducted extensive joint military exercises around Taiwan. &nbsp,

However, an act that will lower the Lai president’s capabilities has led to a political battle in the Congressional Yuan this week. Beijing hopes that Lai will be burned out by the legislative story and prevented from pursuing” Taiwan democracy,” according to some observers.

On Thursday night, the PLA’s Eastern Theater Command announced that it had begun two-day joint military drills centered around the area of Taiwan.

The training, called the” Joint Sword- 2024A workouts”, are being conducted in the Taiwan Strait – including places around the archipelago of Kinmen, Matsu, Wuqi and Dongyin – as well as to the northwest, south and east of Taiwan Island. &nbsp,

The most recent Army drills could lead to possible follow-ups this year, according to Chieh Chung, a scientist at the Taipei-based Association of Strategic Foresight, who spoke to Taiwan’s Central News Agency. &nbsp, &nbsp,

For the first time in recent years, Taiwan’s surrounding islands have been included in the nine designated areas for the Army exercises, which indicates that Beijing wants to create a full-scale Taiwanese armed conquest of Taiwan, he said. &nbsp,

A total of 16 Army ships, 19 Foreign beach watch vessels and 49 warplanes had been detected near Taiwan as of 6 pm on Thursday, announced Huang Wen- chin, assistant commander of the Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense’s Office of the General Staff for Intelligence. &nbsp,

He added that none of the PLA vessels or aircraft ever landed merely off Taiwan’s beach in the 24 nautical-mile area. He claimed that the nine designated places were free of live-fire training by Taiwan’s military causes. &nbsp,

The latest drills are a decisive sentence for the Taiwan local party’s controversial May 20 speech, which aimed to “invite” a harsh warning to foreign forces that supported” Taiwan independence” while interfering with China’s domestic affairs, according to Chen Binhua, director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the PRC’s State Council.

The mainland will take decisive action to resolutely crush their plot and safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, Chen said, “if the Taiwanese independence and separatist forces insist on going their own way and taking risks.” &nbsp,

He claimed that mainland China’s countermeasures only target Taiwan’s activities and interference with foreign forces, not Taiwan’s citizens.

Kuomintang’s stance

In his inauguration speech on Monday, Lai declared that Taiwan would strengthen its national security and defense systems to defend itself from China’s threats and infiltrations. &nbsp,

He argued that China should stop making verbal and military threats to Taiwan and that it should carry out its international obligations to support the preservation of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

After then-US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defied Beijing’s warning and visited the island on August 4 through 6, 2022, the PLA conducted military exercises at six locations encircling Taiwan.

The PLA conducted yet another round of extensive military exercises close to Taiwan in April 2023. The most extensive drills ever conducted in a year are now underway. &nbsp,

Kuomintang ( KMT ), a Beijing- friendly political party in Taiwan, on Thursday in a statement called on the Chinese Communist Party to” stop unnecessary measures, avoid conflicts across the Taiwan Strait, and cherish the results of cross- Strait peaceful development” .&nbsp,

The KMT urged” the other side of the Taiwan Strait to exercise restraint” .&nbsp,

Real battlefield&nbsp,

Although the KMT only holds 46 % of the legislative body’s seats, its representative Han Kuo-yu was elected president in early February. &nbsp,

The Legislative Yuan, which is currently the most important minority with eight seats, has recently been amended to reform the Yuan, expand its investigative powers, and enact new laws that would restrict the government’s investigative powers.

On Tuesday, at least 30, 000 protestors gathered in front of the Legislative Yuan to oppose the amendment bill. On TV, some lawmakers in the chamber tense scenes and ochaotic scenes were spotted. &nbsp,

Japanese journalist Akio Yaita quoted Chinese dissident Yuan Hongbing as saying Beijing had asked the KMT to support the TPP’s bill and stir up chaos in the chamber. He claimed that the Legislative Yuan is actually China’s and Taiwan’s real conflict. &nbsp, &nbsp,

Some observers claimed that the DPP’s desire for an independent Taiwan could be limited by the KMT TPP alliance’s ability to create a balance of power inside the country. &nbsp,

Over the past 16 years, Lai said on Monday that the situation has not changed that none of the three major political parties have the power to control more than 50 % of the legislative seats.

He added that as long as all parties follow the law and work together, this might be an opportunity for improvement.

Win people’s hearts

Zheng Yongnian, a Chinese political scientist and commentator, says in an article on Monday that although evidence shows that Taiwan is increasingly promoting independence, Beijing must not misjudge the situation. &nbsp, &nbsp,

He claims that most Taiwanese do n’t want to fight on the mainland, but that Washington has also taken steps to prevent military conflict in the Taiwan Strait. &nbsp,

” Military is not the only way to resolve the Taiwan issue”, he says. ” As long as there is a one- in- 10, 000 chance, we should continue to push forward peaceful reunification with Taiwan”.

He recommends that Beijing use” carrot and stick” to achieve its objectives, such as by unilaterally granting trade benefits or sending tourists to Taiwan in an effort to win Taiwan’s hearts and deter separatists. &nbsp,

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According to experts in the military, the US’s scheme of preventing Ukraine from using American weapons to attack targets inside Russia is giving the enemy an important benefit as it develops its most recent offensive in the northeastern Kharkiv area.

The most recent offensive started on May 10, but Kharkiv itself, the second-largest town in Ukraine, has been targeted daily with missiles since the full-scale conflict started in February 2022.

The area of about 1.4 million people has grown to become a sort of a representation of the ongoing Ukrainian resistance, with the city now crowded with immigrants from the nearby towns and villages.

With the advanced, long-range arms that its European allies provided, Ukraine could target targets across Russia’s borders. This may aid the military planners of Kyiv in shaping the wider field in their favor. Russia can currently huge its forces and materials in comparative safety because its vital infrastructure, such as air bases and provide depots, are close by, just across the border.

Washington has often urged Ukraine to refrain from using its weapons against Russia. However, there are rumors that the State Department is urging a change in response to the recent insulting in the Kharkiv area.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made the suggestion that the time may be best to permit Ukraine to launch attacks on goals across the border while in Kyiv on May 15. He added that while we have not encouraged or allowed attacks outside of Ukraine, Ukraine must ultimately decide how to do this war.

No formal policy change has been made, but Kyiv’s usage of US weapons may become significantly less restricted. Despite the setbacks of the previous year, Kyiv has essentially adhered to this rule, keeping in mind that significant violations could stymie international support.

Numerous of Ukraine’s allies have approved of Kyiv’s ability to utilize their weapons systems on Russian soil. The UK foreign minister, David Cameron, just said during a visit to Kyiv that Ukraine “absolutely has the right to strike up at Russia”. France seems to be prepared to follow suit.

Ukraine has previously launched strikes deep inside Russia using its own weapons, including standard drones, that have severely hampered Russian fuel production and also targeted Moscow. But it possesses limited sources. Utilizing Western-made weapons would allow Ukraine to quicken the pace of these attacks, possible limiting Russia’s ability to launch offensives.

The Ukraine’s strikes have now started to stymie the Russian back. The Russian inside may no longer be protected if US weapons systems were permitted to be used against Russian targets. Notably, it was pressure Moscow to abandon Russian air defense and launch rockets from the frontlines to protect critical infrastructure.

However, a potential growth of how this aid can be used, including stunning goals within Russia, raises some important considerations.

In the end, it is unlikely that allowing Ukraine to use Western arms against Russian targets will significantly alter the overall proper balance. Russian military activities in Ukraine will be less effective because it will destroy Russian supply lines, command centers, and administrative hubs. However, it wo n’t fundamentally alter the power balance.

Although high-speed artillery rocket systems ( Himars ) have their uses, it is unlikely to alter the fundamentalrithmetic involved in what has turned out to be a brutal war of attrition. Since the start of the war, Russian troops have increased by 15 % thanks to successful movements. These unreliable figures are challenging for Ukraine to meet.

Ukraine’s business is struggling, and the country’s economy is struggling. The view is not good unless Kyiv and its allies can ultimately alter the character of this turmoil. Vladimir Putin is currently content to halt Ukrainian opposition and waited for Western support to wane.

In this regard, the future US poll will be a crucial time. A new Trump presidency could observe Washington concentrate on local issues and possibly even reduce the amount of military aid.

Potential for intensification

However, significant political implications would result from using European weapons to attack Russian territory. Russia and the NATO allies providing the arms may become more intifsted as a result. The risk of increase, including the possibility of Russia retaliating against NATO people, is a major concern, especially given Putin’s repeated usage of atomic threats aimed at stoking American concerns.

The possibility of error and unintended consequences cannot be overlooked. Russian aggression might prompt a swift and unanticipated response from Russia. The Kremlin’s nuclear threats, while often considered bluster, cannot be entirely dismissed, especially if the Russians choose to perceive direct attacks on their homeland as an existential threat. If this is the case, Russian military doctrine permits the use of nuclear weapons.

A complex interplay of military strategy and geopolitical factors is at the heart of the debate over whether to permit Ukraine to use western military assistance to attack Russian territory. Even though a similar action might have some significant tactical advantages for Ukraine, it would not fundamentally alter the overall strategy. Additionally, it would carry significant risks that must be carefully considered.

To ensure that the actions taken contribute to a long-term and just resolution without causing a bigger, more devastating war, the evolving nature of this conflict necessitates constant assessment and a cautious approach.

Christopher Morris is a teaching fellow of the School of Strategy, Marketing and Innovation, University of Portsmouth.

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Vladimir Putin appears to be much stronger today than he did before Russia staged a full-scale invasion of Ukrainian territory in February 2022.

Russian forces are actively advancing into Ukrainian territory and have taken control of several villages in just the past two months. A potential in which a Russian and Western defeat is becoming more likely based on numerous other indicators that show Russia’s growing strength and suggest that it is getting worse.

On the home front, over the past month, Putin has been forced to fight off a revolt by his former ally Yevgeny Prigozhin, who was later killed in a plane crash. His only another main opponent, Alexei Navalny, perished in a penal colony in Russia’s even north earlier this year.

Putin has strengthened his ties with Iran and North Korea, which provide Moscow with much-needed defense equipment after being re-elected for a second term as president of the Russian Federation.

This may not be the best option for a self-declared great strength, but it maintains the Russian war machine well-oiled, in stark contrast to the issues Ukraine has encountered over the past six months with American military assistance.

During a high-profile state attend on May 16 to 17, 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping assured Putin of his continued support.

The apparent strong ties between Moscow and Beijing, as well as Xi and Putin’s personal associations, do not seem to be as strong as those between Kiev and American cities. Slovakia and Hungary have repeatedly voiced their antagonism to continued American support for Ukraine within the EU.

Russia’s insulting in the Kharkov area, which began on May 10, 2024, has enabled Moscow to get some villages and generate some 10 kilometers full into Ukraine.

More than 10,000 people have been displaced as a result of Russian-style attack and troops assaults, which puts pressure on already-strengthened humanitarian aid efforts in the area and Kharkov, which has already housed 200, 000 displaced people.

Russian achievement in Kharkov are the result of territorial gains along the 1, 000-kilometer-long front over the past few months. Moscow appears to have a major momentum behind its floor operations as Kiev struggles to keep off Russian troops, despite not being a game change in the Kremlin’s battle of hostility against Ukraine.

Russian improvements this year have all but wiped out the Polish benefits from last year’s battle. Since taking Bakhmut a year ago, Russia has just taken Avdiivka as its main area, but it has taken some 500 square kilometers of Russian country in recent months.

Also as more US products are ultimately beginning to arrive on the forefront, Ukraine continues to suffer from a lack of weapons and ammunition as the Kremlin continues to exert more force.

Potential American support for Ukraine is much less sure than it appeared a year ago.

In light of the upcoming US presidential and congressional elections, where Trump and his supporters have suggested cutting off assistance to Ukraine, future-proofing support is high on Kiev’s friends ‘ plan.

President Joe Biden is still steadfastly committed to Kiev at this time, but it is unlikely that he will get a next name in November of that year.

American wavering

A deal has been reached between the EU and Russia regarding how to use the earnings from the freezing Russian assets to help Ukraine. In contrast, G7 nations find it difficult to come together on how to fund Ukraine’s ongoing support, particularly in light of the use of freezing Russian resources in the West.

What appears as Russia’s power is, in part at least, Ukraine’s and the West’s failure. Russia has been relentlessly attacking target across Ukraine for more than two decades, but Kiev has been constrained by the types of weapons and weapons that the West has provided and by the restrictions on where they can be used.

With more arms deliveries then reaching Ukraine and with fewer restrictions on how Kiev you use them, this may start to change.

The Kremlin has no reservations about using prisoners on the front and involving a sizable number of young Russians in its war efforts. Or in sacrificing their lives to prevent Ukraine from launching its own territorial gains this year by avoiding the battle next year.

By comparison, Ukraine simply updated its recruitment legislation in April, lowering the age of recruitment from 27 to 25 years. This has n’t yet had the effect of having fresh, well-trained, and equipped troops on the battlefield.

Putin makes his own selections, almost entirely unconstrained within his democratic government. He has been able to recover from his strategic and tactical blunders because of the sources that Russia can summon internally and from his supporters.

The best offer that can be agreed upon by 32 NATO and 27 Union people, who all push and pull in various directions, is frequently all that is considered approach in the West. The resulting continuous issue management has, thus far, prevented a fight of Ukraine. But it has not, and will not, create a way to success.

Putin’s power is relative somewhat than overall. And therein lies both a hazard and a chance for the West and Ukraine.

More Western interference will create Putin appear stronger than he is, which could further strengthen the pro-Russian tale of an unwinnable war between Ukraine and the West. However, the balance of power could still be significantly altered if Kiev’s American allies eventually find the solutions Kiev needs.

Stefan Wolff is Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham

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Many internet retailers have reported that US politicians have suggested creating a dedicated US Army Drone Corps to improve military strategy and combat evolving challenges.

The plan draws lessons from the Ukraine battle, where drones have been frequently used on the battlefield. However, major US Army commanders remain skeptical about the need for a dedicated fresh corps.

The new unit’s proposed creation is part of the House Armed Services Committee’s fiscal 2025 defense policy bill, emphasizing unmanned aerial systems ( UAS ) in modern warfare.

According to breaking news reports from Breaking Defense, the proposed US Army Drone Corps would control small and medium-sized UAS and counter-UAS (C- UAS ), integrate these techniques into the force, test and develop new techniques, provide specific training, and develop C- UAS techniques and capabilities. A Drone Corps Chief would be in charge of it, according to the Army Secretary.

A US Army Drone Corps, according to US Congressman Rob Wittman, head of the HASC Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, could help the US Army’s various skills develop and help drones to advance beyond their present responsibilities.

Wittman says a US Army Drone Corps seeks to elevate the service’s electronic warfare ( EW ) from organizational misalignment. He also recently stated that the US Army required much EW and C-UAS capabilities.

According to Wittman,” It is obvious that the Army command needs better ideas and a regeneration of the idea as they prepare our Army for the rapidly evolving prospect of discord.”

The proposal also mentions establishing an Electronic Warfare Center of Excellence, which would have been influenced by EW’s growing significance in the Ukraine conflict, in addition to a US Army Drone Corps.

Furthermore, Lieutenant Colonel Robert Solano, a strong advocate for the US Army Drone Corps, underscores that drones are no longer the future but the present of warfare. &nbsp,

A US Army Drone Corps, according to its supporters, will promote innovation, streamline training, and entice highly skilled operators and engineers. After Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky established a similar branch, which recognized drones ‘ potency against Russian forces, the idea gained momentum.

If approved, the US Army Drone Corps would bring the service’s drone operations to the forefront, making them integral to its strategic framework.

Solano discusses the military justification for creating a US Army drone corps in a February 2024 Breaking Defense article.

He claims that the recent change in military strategies, as seen in the ongoing Ukraine war, highlights the increasing importance of UAS on the battlefield, which should prompt the US to develop a new strategy that fully exploits their capabilities.

Furthermore, Solano says the US military should establish a separate service UAS branch, focusing on the Army, Air Force and Navy. He adds that this change is required because drones are increasingly being used in combat.

He points out that drones have tactical advantages over conventional aircraft, armor, or infantry. The US Army’s experience deploying uncrewed system forces, such as Task Force ODIN during the Global War on Terrorism, makes the service an ideal test case, he adds.

Solano points out that the US Army Drone Corps could incorporate UAS into its combat strategies. This action would require specialist training and the development of new talent, and it would aim to entice drone hobbyists and experts to promote UAS integration and innovation.

He mentions that the US Army might consider using drone tactics to update its physical standards and applications of technology.

A unified Drone Corps, according to Solano, could coordinate drone technology development and joint strategy, synchronize military strategy across air and ground domains, and protect other combat arms branches ‘ distinctive capabilities.

He points out that the US Army Drone Corps ‘ establishment would enable the service to make use of modern technology more effectively.

However, senior US Army leadership may not be receptive to creating a US Army Drone Corps, citing doctrinal, operational and organizational issues.

The US Army Chief of Staff Randy George stated in a Defense One article this month that the organization views drones as being integrated into formations rather than as a separate unit, and that having a separate drone corps would n’t be helpful.

Additionally, Gabe Camarillo, the Undersecretary of the Army, claimed that it would be premature to form a US Army Drone Corps. According to the Defense One report, he claims the US Army must first test drones in order to find the best way to use them in its formations.

Leadership issues might also arise as a result of the US Army Drone Corps ‘ formation. Some people fear that the new branch will have a high-ranking general in charge of the current US Army hierarchy, which is suggested by the House Armed Services Committee.

Defense One claims that the service is interested in investing in drones and C-UAS systems despite the skepticism surrounding the establishment of a US Army Drone Corps. China and Russia, two close-knit US allies, have taken different actions to improve their UAS and C-UAS capabilities.

This month, The War Zone ( TWZ ) reported that China has released a video showing its People’s Liberation Army ( PLA ) training to stand up to first-person view ( FPV ) drones. This highlights the urgent need for military forces around the world.

In recent years, China has been developing drone technologies for varying capability levels, including for drone swarms. TWZ claims that it has only recently begun teaching soldiers and police how to operate FPV drones themselves.

A March 2024 US Congressional Research Service ( CRS ) report states that the Russian military continues to adapt as a result of the increasing use of drones and EW in the ongoing Ukraine war.

In a Forbes article from April 2024, Vikram Mittal mentions that while Russia has historically been ahead in C-UAS and EW technology, its C-UAS techniques lag behind the development of Ukrainian drones because of its rigid acquisition system.

Consequently, Mittal notes that Russia has opted for simplistic and unconventional methods to counter Ukraine’s drones, ranging from anti- drone nets, “turtle tanks” with improvised armor and missile strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid infrastructure to cripple its drone production.

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