To check their strength and weaknesses .To test them against Russian weapon systems. Check for innovations? They were reported to be top of the class. It's a gold mine of electronic information. Interesting to see what chips they are using.
The War in the Ukraine
- Thread starter SampanViking
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Any updates of the so-called "Ukrainian Breakthroughs" lately? Have they been repulsed?
I think part of the issue is that NATO equipment was designed under the assumption they would always operate under the cover of air power, or at the very least, contested air space but with enough leeway for operations. Ukraine doesn't have that so the results are evident.
It wasn't designed with this assumption, you can't really design it in. Moreover, say, Bradley was designed to operate under integral SAM cover - but systems failed to materialize due to the end of CW.
But also FPV UAVs have been incredibly effective at harassment/value for money in this conflict. 100 $500 UAVs will only cost $50k, even disabling a single truck is enough to make back the money invested.