Drones have boots: Learning from Russia’s war in Ukraine

Kunertova, Dominika

doi:10.1080/13523260.2023.2262792

Cited by 12 publications

(3 citation statements)

References 38 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…R&D priorities refer to the specific areas or topics that educational institutions identify as having strategic importance for national security. In the Ukrainian context R&D priorities, first of all, include cybersecurity (Eichensehr, 2022), advancements in military technology and weaponry systems, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in particular (Kunertova, 2023) since these dimensions reflecting the evolving nature of modern security challenges. Regarding the emerging threats within the country R&D priorities must include surveillance and intelligence for national security purposes (Burke, 2022), technologies and tactics to prevent and respond to terrorist activities (Knyzhenko et al, 2020), border security and integrated border management (Loschi & Russo, 2021).…”

Section: Stem Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Role of Higher Education for Ensuring National Security in Ukraine

2024

FeD

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Education is a strategic tool; therefore, the study of the potentials of higher education for ensuring national security is very important, particularly when threats are increasing. The research objective is to reveal the role of higher education for national security and to present the effective educational practices related to its securitization. The qualitative methodology was applied (contextual understanding method, systematic generation of theories, content analysis, interviews, focus groups, and observations) to gather in-depth information, to examine the contextual factors of securitization, and to verify the efficiency of educational practices. Over 70 recent scientific works were selected to evaluate the problem objectively from the point of view of emerging threats. The study was conducted among 134 participants involved in the field of higher education. It resulted in the analysis of various approaches to defining higher education in the context of national security; outlining functions of higher education in peace and war time; and verification of educational practices used to implement securitization of higher education during the war. The findings showed that securitization of higher education may be implemented due to the following educational practices: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education, strategic talent development, Research and Development, international collaboration, crisis response training, national security scholarships, simulation-based learning, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, cybersecurity training, online learning, remote training, Big Data, e-learning, secure communication, drone technology training, machine learning and artificial intelligence. The outcomes can be applied within the educational institutions to improve the educational process and enhance national security.

show abstract

Section: Stem Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Role of Higher Education for Ensuring National Security in Ukraine

2024

FeD

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Interoperability: Even though new technology and new operations can be found on the modern battlefield, effective data management and interoperability across domains remain critical for the success of any military force (Blakcori et al, 2024). Whether unmanned systems are used to increase the precision of artillery (Kunertova, 2023) or to strike naval vessels (Sadler, 2023), they need to be coordinated with other domains in the battlespace.…”

Section: Uav C-uas and Ew-operationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

On the importance of continuous development in the military domain

Nordlöf,

Bengtsson

2024

МНЖ Military Science

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

A significant percentage of modern products and systems purchased from the defense industry are difficult for the buyer to adapt or develop for new needs after lessons learned on the battlefield. This results in the procured systems having unnecessarily short lifespans. This paper contains a literature survey of the implementation and adaptation of military systems, combined with the authors’ own observations from real cases of procurement in the military domain. Furthermore,this paper presents concepts for continuous development in the military domain, addressing several of the issues observed with modern systems. The term “continuous development” is here defined as the continuous modification, improvement and enhancement of military equipment or a military technical system over the course of its life cycle. The paper outlines how compatibility, flexibility and interoperability relate to unmanned aerial vehicles, counter unmanned aerial systems operations and electronic warfare operations, their role in continuous development and why these concepts are important on the modern battlefield. We contend that the ability to modify equipment increases adaptability, and therefore survivability, in conflict scenarios where new threats continuously appear. The paper concludes with recommendations of practical value for the defense industry on how equipment can be adapted to facilitate continuous development.

show abstract

“…Kudlenko (2023) explores the roots of Ukrainian resilience beyond leadership, focusing on societal values and a vision of a Euro-Atlantic future. Driedger and Polianskii (2023), Kunertova (2023), Chávez and Swed (2023) delve into expert forecasts, drone warfare, and the use of tactical drones in the context of conflict. Works by Rodrigues Vieira (2023), Flockhart and Korosteleva (2022), Götz and Staun (2022) and others explore such themes as weapon interdependence, a multi-order world, and Russia's strategic culture.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Strategies of the Sides in the Russia-Ukraine War.

Bahinskyi,

Zaiets

2023

OaS (DaS)

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The research into the strategies of the sides in the Russia-Ukraine war is of great relevance, as it is one of the most intense conflicts on the territory of Europe since World War II. Further, the violent actions committed by the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine have had an unprecedented impact on the international peace architecture and international relations; they have caused a humanitarian, economic, and social crisis on a regional and global scale. The present research may, most notably, help understand the causes and consequences of the conflict. For this reason, this paper aims to analyze and cover the peculiarities of the main military and political strategies of Ukraine and the Russian Federation in the context of the 2022 war, as well as evaluate specific actions the enemies took against each other as international actors. The updating of the states’ strategies should be noted, as previously Ukraine was regarded only in the context of European integration and reforms, while the full-scale war increases Ukraine’s subjectivity, particularly in terms of planning and implementation of military decisions and more proactive diplomatic efforts. Russia’s strategies were considered in the context of Western theoretical models aimed at establishing it as a regional leader with extensive military potential. Moreover, the beginning of the full-scale war proved that in the situation of the military conflict against Ukraine and its allies Russia’s strategic resources are limited, which calls for further research. The results of this investigation provide a theoretical basis for further research in the field and are of importance for the understanding of security issues, and safeguarding of peace and stability not only in Ukraine and Europe but all around the world.

show abstract

Drones have boots: Learning from Russia’s war in Ukraine

Cited by 12 publications

References 38 publications

The Role of Higher Education for Ensuring National Security in Ukraine

The Role of Higher Education for Ensuring National Security in Ukraine

On the importance of continuous development in the military domain

Strategies of the Sides in the Russia-Ukraine War.

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About