The US National Training Center (NTC) is racing to update collective training to reflect ‘lessons learned’ on the battlefield in Ukraine. This insightful article from Curt Taylor of the Modern War Institute at West Point highlights the scale and pace of change needed for the NTC to achieve it’s goal of ensuring US forces “win the first battle of the next war.” The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, fighting as the opposing force (OPFOR) at NTC, is adopting a range of new tactics and capabilities to more accurately reflect current and evolving threats. These are designed to better prepare US forces visiting the NTC for the realities recently experienced by Ukrainian forces. For example, the OPFOR has recently been fielded with over one hundred TS-M800 quadcopter drones. The amount of attention, effort and resources invested in continuously devising and implementing changes in OPFOR capability for these kinds of conventional collective exercises is impressive. I suspect the costs and practical constraints of doing this will increasingly be a factor that drives rapid adoption of Synthetic Collective Training Environments, either operating entirely virtually, or in a hybrid mode combining a mixture of real and simulated battlespace elements. Digital synthetic environments offer speed of implementation, safety, flexibility and economy, creating scope for accelerating the process of doctrine development through agile wargaming. Furthermore the same approaches can be used to scaffold the learning process when trialling new approaches before these are actually applied in conventional field-based collective exercise serials. #defensetraining #defencetechnology #defenceinnovation #defence #simulation #training
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Great article breaking down the 4 LOEs at NTC. The quote, "We cannot stop the enemy from detecting us, but we can stop him from understanding us," did stick out to me. Throughout any significant conflict, information about the movements of forces or their location always existed either in a human or information network. It was a matter of how long that information traveled to the right decision maker or individual to make sense of it, then understand what that information meant to that force, and make a decision off that information and move their forces to gain an advantage or prevent the other force from surprising them. The distance between when information is collected, analyzed, and acted on is an area we can always take advantage of in the current and future operational environments. Even with the integration of AI, it is still a matter of an adversary understanding intent. If they cannot understand our purpose, we can maintain a position of relative advantage. We must recognize the importance of the human domain and narrative space in the current and future OE. https://lnkd.in/gk34yFGY
"Everything from ubiquitous commercial satellite technology to handheld drones and sensors has rendered the battlefield transparent to any competent adversary." The war in Ukraine is giving a glimpse of the type of battlefield the US Army must be prepared to fight and win on. Major General Curt Taylor, commanding general of the National Training Center, explains how that is shaping the way Army units train at NTC.
Preparing to Win the First Fight of the Next War - Modern War Institute
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Important article about the future of war and the evolution of the National Training Center by MG Taylor.
"Everything from ubiquitous commercial satellite technology to handheld drones and sensors has rendered the battlefield transparent to any competent adversary." The war in Ukraine is giving a glimpse of the type of battlefield the US Army must be prepared to fight and win on. Major General Curt Taylor, commanding general of the National Training Center, explains how that is shaping the way Army units train at NTC.
Preparing to Win the First Fight of the Next War - Modern War Institute
https://mwi.westpoint.edu
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Very interesting read. The evolution of warfighting and the implementation of modern processes continue to evolve with technology, modern strategy, and a new way of thinking. #innovation #warfighter #technology #logistics #strategy
"Everything from ubiquitous commercial satellite technology to handheld drones and sensors has rendered the battlefield transparent to any competent adversary." The war in Ukraine is giving a glimpse of the type of battlefield the US Army must be prepared to fight and win on. Major General Curt Taylor, commanding general of the National Training Center, explains how that is shaping the way Army units train at NTC.
Preparing to Win the First Fight of the Next War - Modern War Institute
https://mwi.westpoint.edu
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Is this unit the future of US Army combat formations? - Army Times Publishing Co "Soldiers out of Hawaii are building a new, agile type of unit that could be the future when it comes to how the Army fields ground combat forces in far-flung West Pacific battlefields. A “light brigade combat team” made up of soldiers from 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division recently completed a six-month rotation as part of the service’s Operation Pathways program that pairs Army units with partner forces in the region for training in the host nation." Calian Group delivers interoperability for large, complex military exercises including for joint, multi-national and cross-domain training. Using a system-agnostic approach we build realistic synthetic training environments, connecting live callsigns in the field with command posts and higher headquarters for a real "train-as-as-fight" experience. We work with standard data formats and protocols for maximum interoperability, enabling joint and multi-national training for any mission type or scenario. Learn more about our digital training solutions and synthetic training environments @https://lnkd.in/gkus6JE8 #MilitaryTraining #Digital #SyntheticTrainingEnvironments #Simulation #defence #defense Note: Articles posted or shared on this Calian Defence Solutions site are for informational purposes only. Any views or opinions expressed herein are those of the articles’ authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Calian Group. https://hubs.li/Q02KXYKs0
Is this unit the future of Army combat formations?
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The U.S. Navy is at the forefront of military innovation, deploying AI-powered underwater drones to enhance threat detection. With plans to expand this technology for identifying enemy vessels, this move marks a significant advancement in defense strategies. #MilitaryTech #AI #Innovation #Defense
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The U.S. Marine Corps are shifting towards modernizing its tactics for future warfare scenarios. Traditionally reliant on ships for supply and support, the Marines are now utilizing drones and pre-positioned supply caches to enhance mobility and responsiveness. Consistent with broader trends within the military, the #USMC is moving towards greater agility and innovation in response to modern threats. https://lnkd.in/esa3VaT5 Do you work in the defense innovation space? Stay up to date on #RFIs and analyze previous awards using Leadership Connect's Federal Spend tool. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eJVSQeWR
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The U.S. Marine Corps are shifting towards modernizing its tactics for future warfare scenarios. Traditionally reliant on ships for supply and support, the Marines are now utilizing drones and pre-positioned supply caches to enhance mobility and responsiveness. Consistent with broader trends within the military, the #USMC is moving towards greater agility and innovation in response to modern threats. https://lnkd.in/eBEcy3Ba Do you work in the defense innovation space? Stay up to date on #RFIs and analyze previous awards using Leadership Connect's Federal Spend tool. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/etuUzSRp
Report to Congress on Marine Amphibious Combat Vehicle - USNI News
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The world was stunned by UK Ministry of Defence’s demonstration of the DragonFire LDEW system in action back in January, bringing science fiction to life and seemingly opening a new frontier in the battle against hostile drone incursions. DragonFire theoretically provides the solution to the challenge gripping allied militaries - how to ensure drone mitigation measures are not only effective but scalable, cost effective and reliable. Last week’s Counter UAS Technology Europe Conference featured unprecedented insight on the timeline accelerations, industry development and integration considerations that will determine how quickly we see LDEW systems deployed on the battlefield. Our exclusive piece summarises the perspective of leading military and industry experts including Group Captain Gary Darby MSyI MSc - UK Ministry of Defence, Lieutenant Commander Kieran Lewis - Royal Navy, Aaron Westman - BlueHalo, and Squadron Leader Hugo Morris - British Army, highlighting the challenges and opportunities anyone working in the C-UAS field will want to be aware of. ➡️Click here to download: https://lnkd.in/eqv3NiZ4. #counteruas #cuas #counterdrone #lasers #defence #ukmod #dragonfire (image source: Lockheed Martin)
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Nineveh: Retaking Mosul (Wargame Wednesday) This week, we tackle Nineveh, a wargame simulating the 2017 Iraqi offensive against Daesh in Western Mosul. Simple to learn but strategically rich, it offers unique features like: Mission Priorities: Choose time, casualties, or collateral damage, shaping your victory conditions. Customizable Arsenal: Spend 30 points on cards for air support, artillery, media, and more. Nineveh hones critical thinking, decision-making, and resource management while exploring modern assets like UAVs and electronic warfare. Though victory calculations can be tricky (explained in the video!), the game provides valuable insights into complex urban warfare. Ready to experience the liberation of Mosul? Dive into Nineveh! Nineveh Overview Video Link: https://lnkd.in/ebBj_4CQ #wargaming #wargame #wargames #war #warfare #warfighter #learning #education #marines #marinecorps #usmc #teaching #instruction #facilitation
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Preach! “The Navy needs inexpensive, expendable ISR platforms for stand-in forces to complement the high-end capabilities of theater assets…The Marine Corps has embraced this guidance and is moving to increase the number of battalions and squadrons that field unmanned systems and acquire the Shield AI MQ-35 V-BAT to enable further operating concepts. The V-BAT takes off and lands vertically, eliminating the need for catapults or skyhooks. Consequently, it has a much smaller operational footprint than the ScanEagle or RQ-21 and even could operate from small naval vessels that lack flight decks, such as patrol craft and optionally manned or unmanned surface vehicles.” Great U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings article about augmenting the US Navy Fleet with United States Marine Corps UASs. Kudos to the warfighters who wrote it. https://lnkd.in/en5JHX7U The greatest victory requires no war. #VBAT #MQ35 #UAS #greatestvictory #USN #USMC #unmannedsystems
Augment the Fleet with Marine Corps UASs
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