asymmetric warfare
Coverage of asymmetric warfare in the Nexus archive.
- 'If Ukraine falls, this will be the end of the European Union and the end of Europe's future'
Dr. Volodymyr Yermolenko, a Ukrainian philosopher and PEN Ukraine President, argues that the war in Ukraine is a critical threat to Europe's future, warning that Russia's attacks on civilian areas reflect military frustration. He highlights Ukraine's strengths in asymmetric warfare, technological innovation, and civil society mobilization, emphasizing that European support is essential for continental self-preservation.
- Ukraine's war drone pilots must first survive the 'Killhouse'
Ukraine's 3rd Assault Brigade runs the Killhouse Academy, an intensive drone training program for Ukrainian soldiers and foreign volunteers to master combat drone operations. The training focuses on skills like evading defenses, handling jamming, and adapting to Russian tactics, emphasizing that skilled operators can turn cheap drones into effective asymmetric weapons in warfare.
- F-35 is a masterpiece built for the wrong war
The F-35 fighter jet is praised for its advanced technology but criticized for being mismatched with modern and future warfare needs. The article argues its design prioritizes air superiority over adaptability to hybrid or asymmetric conflicts.