Why a new Western training program for Ukrainian soldiers skips drone piloting and electronic warfare lessons
Ukrainian troops are getting trained in Norway-led Operation Legio, and Ukraine didn't request pilot skills as it already has such good education.
A new NATO-led training program for Ukrainian soldiers in Poland is omitting drone piloting and electronic warfare lessons, as Ukrainian forces are already proficient in these areas. The operation, dubbed Operation Legio, aims to infuse NATO expertise and specialist skills into the Ukrainian military while they determine what skills the training should emphasize.
Maj. John, the S3 Operations Officer coordinating the operation, explained that drone training does not commence from scratch but rather builds upon Ukraine's existing expertise. The program incorporates Ukrainian soldiers' battlefield experience and has Ukrainian instructors alongside allied trainers. The training facility, Camp Jomsborg, houses a drone center that provides equipment, repair services, and a testing ground for tactics.
Ukrainian soldiers utilize drones to spot and attack enemies, respond to drone attacks, and engage in marksmanship exercises to shoot down drones. The drone center also feeds back to NATO and other allies involved in the training. Drones and electronic warfare are considered integral assets in the training, enhancing various courses and providing battlefield intelligence for decision-making.
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