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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

Updated 02/05/26read more
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

Updated 25/04/26read more
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

Updated 19/04/26read more
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

Updated 11/04/26read more
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

Updated 04/04/26read more
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

Updated 21/03/26read more
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

Updated 14/03/26read more
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

Updated 07/03/26read more
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

Updated 21/02/26read more
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

Updated 07/02/26read more
MEMORANDUM FOR SENIOR PENTAGON LEADERSHIP

The most symbolic document of this month in the military/defense/war sphere – about the XXI century’s battlefield.
Published: 01/02/26

Updated 31/01/26read more
SOME FEATURES OF RADIO COMMUNICATION IN THE MOUNTAINS

Rugged terrain creates significant difficulties for the maneuvering of troops and the use of all types of weapons and military equipment.
Published: 25/01/26

Updated 25/01/26read more
PREPARING THE STATE FOR DEFENCE AS AN IMPORTANT PREREQUISITE FOR SUCCESS

One of the important conditions for ensuring the security of the state is to exclude the sudden armed attack, which means that the state's defence system must be constantly ready to repel aggression.
Published: 18/01/26

Updated 17/01/26read more
OFFENSIVE COMBAT ACTIONS AT NIGHT AND IN CONDITIONS OF LIMITED VISIBILITY - PART IV


Published: 11/01/26

Updated 10/01/26read more
BATTLE DRILL 10: REACT TO AIRCRAFT WHILE DISMOUNTED - PLATOON (07-PLT-D8015)

It is part of the essential battle drills that infantry platoons must train on to ensure success in combat operations. This drill is designed to teach soldiers how to react to aerial threats while dismounted, emphasizing quick and instinctive responses to airborne attacks.
Published: 04/01/26

Updated 03/01/26read more
DEFENSIVE ACTIONS AT NIGHT IN CONDITIONS OF LIMITED VISIBILITY - PART III

Published: 28/12/25

Updated 27/12/25read more
PUT ON A MENACING LOOK: THE STRATEGY OF INTIMIDATION - (Tenth Stategy)


Published: 21/12/25

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