MILCOM - November analysis
Exporting Excellence
Understandably, the Ukrainian government does not like to see weapons being exported. As the country continues her brave fight against Russian aggression and occupation, all materiel is indispensable. Yet, the domestic political will is building to allow some controlled arms exports under certain conditions.
Ukraine is having to think about money. In the United States, Congressional shillyshallying earlier this year delayed a huge military aid package promised to Kyiv. As these words were being written, the United States is locked in a tight presidential election race. Regardless of whoever emerges victorious, the Ukrainian government must be aware that, at best, guarantees of US support may come with delays. At worst, help may dry up altogether. The situation is no different in Europe. Russia-supporting or Russia-sympathetic extremist, populist political parties are on the rise in France and Germany. Similar parties hold the reins of power in Hungary and Slovakia.
A report by Politico in early October said that loosening Ukrainian export controls just a little, albeit under strict conditions, could earn the country $15 billion annually. Obviously, exports must not be made at the expense of the frontline, but the idea has potential. Israel has largely been in a state of war since the country’s founding in 1947. This crucible of conflict has given the nation a world class, and competitively priced, defence industry. Moreover, it has allowed Israel to emerge as the strongest nation in the Middle East.
Ukraine’s kit is battle proven, cost effective and innovative. Our Radio Roundup article in this month’s newsletter reports on a Ukrainian company which has teamed with a US supplier to offer radios to military customers in America. These radios incorporate the harsh lessons learned from the frontline with robust protection against the worst that Russian electronic warfare can throw at them. Loosening the export rules could pay dividends on and off the battlefield. More cash equals more materiel, and more kit will help Ukraine kick Russia out of her territories.
MILCOM Analysis - November
Ready Mercury?
The US Navy has shared details with Armada regarding its ongoing plans to replace the force’s existing Boeing E-6B Mercury TACAMO aircraft.
Eastern Promise
NATO’s Multi-Domain Operations posture comes under scrutiny during this year’s Riga Conference held in the Latvian Capital.
LETACCIS Leaps
The UK’s ongoing overhaul of its military communications, and command and control capabilities, has taken an important step forward.
November Radio Roundup
Armada's monthly roundup of all the latest news in the military communications product, programme and operational domains.
MILCOM Analysis - October
MDO for NATO
NATO is moving ahead with its embrace of the Multi-Domain Operations approach to warfare which stresses inter- and intra-force secure, redundant connectivity at strategic, operational and tactical levels.
Getting Connected
The US Department of Defence now has a baseline version of its Joint All-Domain Command and Control architecture. Additional capabilities are expected in the future.
Delta Force
Ukraine’s Delta situational awareness, and command and control tool could provide NATO and allied nations with a useful template for future intelligence management systems supporting multi domain operations.
October Radio Roundup
Armada’s monthly roundup of all the latest news in the military communications product, programme and operational domains.