Independent Center for Defence Studies ISDC
SOME TIPS FOR USING ATVS

In modern combat, mobile motorized vehicles have become an indispensable component of troops’ actions in various theaters of military operations. Among them a special role is played by ATVs used for personnel transportation, evacuation and supply.
Published: 21/06/26

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TACTICAL REALITIES FOR DRONE SWARMS

An article posted by the RUSI offers a glance at the further development and implementation of one of the most promising innovations on the modern battlefield – the use of drone swarms. The authors describe in sufficient detail the tactical, computational, and industrial capabilities and limitations of this concept.
Published: 14/06/26

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PLANNING A ROUTE AND AVOIDING HE BOOBY TRAPS WHILE MOUNTED MARCH IN CONDITIONS OF FPV DRONES’ THREAT

Planning a route for mounted march in LOC proximity is in itself quite an important issue. However, the closer this route is to the LOC, the more important its planning becomes, during which it is necessary to start from one of the main threats – the FPV drones.
Published: 07/06/26

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ORGANIZATION OF MEALS FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL DURING COMBAT OPERATIONS - NEW TYPES OF FOOD

Modern combat operations are characterized by high mobility, extreme climatic conditions, as well as a special intensity of military operations. In such conditions, providing military personnel with adequate nutrition becomes one of the key tasks that determine both the combat capability of detachments as well as their survival rate.
Published: 31/05/26

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ANTIBIOTICS AND THE TRANSFER OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE CARE PROVIDED TO THE WOUNDED

This memo underlines categorical need to indicate the medical procedures performed in the conditions of evacuation of the wounded from the battlefield.
Published: 24/05/26

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RECOGNIZE YOUR ENEMY: EXPLORATION STRATEGY (Thirteenth strategy)

It is important to realize that the object of your strategic plans is rater the man in the command rather than the army he leads. If you can figure out what's on his mind, you'll get a key that allows to control this person.
Published: 17/05/26

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THE INTERMEDIARY IS THE INFRASTRUCTURE

This essay by the Saudi author seems to have nothing to do with the military sphere. However, it is directly related to the defence sector, since without a well-established economy, the state has virtually no chance of ensuring its security.
Published: 10/05/26

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RUSSIA’S DRONE LINE EXPERIMENT

This article presents an analysis of the Russian approach for UAV warfare during the summer and autumn of 2025.
Published: 03/05/26

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DRILLING BATTLEFIELD SCENARIOS TO CAPTURE AN ENEMY

Description of the basic algorithms for conducting one of the most important elements of warfare – the capture of prisoners.
Published: 26/04/26

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A COURSE OF ACTION WHILE APPROACHING A TRENCH AND CLEARING IT

Details of approach and attack of assault group of a small field position.
Published: 19/04/26

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THE NEED FOR THE TRANSIENCE OF ASSAULT ACTIONS

After initial 10 minutes of the fire contact, casualties number begin to grow like an avalanche. During next 10 minutes, you can lose almost all your personnel. Therefore, the fire contact tasks must be completed in a very limited time, or it is urgent to break contact.
Published: 12/04/26

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LOSE THE BATTLE, BUT WIN THE WAR LONG-TERM STRATEGY (Strategy XII)

Long-term strategy is the art of calculating results in advance and seeing several moves ahead. To do this, one need to focus on the main goal and make a plan to achieve it. One will have to learn how to consider the various possible options and the long-term consequences of steps.
Published: 05/04/26

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DEPLOYMENT AT NIGHT AND IN CONDITIONS OF LIMITED VISIBILITY (Part VI)

In a combat situation, troops do not always conduct only active military operations. They can be stationed in assigned areas before receiving a combat mission or, having a combat mission, prepare for its fulfillment.
Published: 29/03/26

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LOSS OF ORIENTATION ON THE BATTLEFIELD

The loss of orientation is partly due to the increased distances and intervals at which individual groups operate. However, a lost warrior is a frequent occurrence only when organizational and technical measures are not taken to prevent it.
Published: 22/03/26

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MAPPING THE MILTECH WAR: EIGHT LESSONS FROM UKRAINE’S BATTLEFIELD

Victory (or maintaining stability) is determined by how quickly the sensors — communication — data processing — solution — strike system is able to operate in conditions of interference, resource scarcity and high transparency of the battlefield.
Published: 15/03/26

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TACTICAL USE OF LOW-SPEED UAVS TO BYPASS A LAYERED AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM

Low-speed UAVs, usually powered by piston engines, represent a key element of a modern attacking strategy due to their unique combination of characteristics: long endurance, long range, significant payload and, most importantly, low cost.
Published: 08/03/26

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THE MARCH AT NIGHT AND IN CONDITIONS OF LIMITED VISIBILITY – PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTATION (Part V)

The purpose of the march is to maneuver covertly, regroup and achieve surprise in combat, therefore, as a rule, it is carried out at night or in other conditions of limited visibility. Due to the difficulty of hiding these actions during the day from enemy recоnnaissance, marches and any movement at night became inevitable.
Published: 01/03/26

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SURVEILLANCE AND THE ORDER OF ACTIONS FOR MOUNTED PERSONNEL IN ENEMY FPV DRONES ENVIRONMENT

When traveling by vehicle on the frontline (line of contact) and in adjacent rear zone, when approaching it, it vital to conduct visual and audio surveillance in order to detect the enemy's FPV drone before the moment of strike.
Published: 22/02/26

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SACRIFICE THE TERRITORY TO GAIN TIME: LAISSEZ-FAIRE STRATEGY (XI Strategy)


Published: 15/02/26

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ANALYSIS OF MISTAKES/FAULTS DONE DURING ASSAULT OPERATIONS

Assault operations in the context of positional warfare require high training, precise coordination and thoughtful support.
Published: 08/02/26

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