Ukraine has taught the world how to kill again

Key Points:

• The war in Ukraine has surpassed 1,569 days, making it longer than the First World War, with military experts noting strong parallels between the two conflicts in terms of stalemate and battlefield dynamics.
• Both wars saw rapid technological advancements that initially led to deadlocks: machine guns in WWI and drones in Ukraine have created highly lethal battlefields resulting in minimal territorial movement.
• Ukraine has undergone significant military transformation, developing autonomous drone swarms, sea drones that have crippled Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, and a new military branch focused on unmanned systems.
• The stalemate in Ukraine may be broken by combined arms tactics similar to WWI, with future warfare likely involving autonomous tanks, AI-guided drones, and a heightened emphasis on air defense and electromagnetic spectrum dominance.
• Ukraine currently holds an advantage in drone production and electromagnetic warfare, producing millions of drones annually and sharing expertise with allies, underscoring the enduring principle that maneuverability remains key to victory.