The big lesson one NATO military is taking away from its work with Ukrainian troops is: Don't get stuck in this kind of war
Norway is learning warfare lessons from training Ukrainian soldiers, and officers see how it needs to prepare for any future conflict with Russia.
Norway, a NATO member, has learned a crucial lesson from its collaboration with Ukrainian forces during Russia's invasion. The key takeaway is that this nation must avoid getting entangled in static, attritional warfare, as it risks becoming bogged down in a conflict that can lead to devastating casualties. Norwegian military officials assert that their main objective is to maintain maneuverability and prevent any conflict from deteriorating into the same type of prolonged, high-loss struggle seen in Ukraine.
They are seeking solutions to ensure their forces remain dynamic, with a focus on air defense technologies, counter-drone systems, and electronic warfare measures. This is because the battlefield is now characterized by deep defenses, swarms of drones, and the difficulty of massing troops for large-scale maneuvers. Despite having collective defense obligations as a NATO ally, Norway is acutely aware that its survival depends on being prepared, both on a military level and as a society.
The Norwegian Prime Minister emphasizes that even advanced technology alone will not suffice if the nation is not equipped to handle the prolonged attritional nature of the conflict.
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