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Ukraine War Sparks Intense Arms Race: Innovation Drives Battlefield Advantage

The Ukraine war is driving a technological arms race. Each new innovation provides only a temporary advantage, pushing both sides to constantly develop the next novel technology or tactic.

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Ukraine War Sparks Intense Arms Race: Innovation Drives Battlefield Advantage

The war in Ukraine has sparked an intense arms race, with both sides striving to innovate for battlefield advantage. This rapid technological evolution has been the focus of a recent episode of the Modern War Institute (MWI) Podcast, featuring John Amble and Sam Bendett.

Over the past three and a half years, the pace of innovation in the conflict has been steadily increasing. Each new technology or tactic provides only a temporary advantage, as the opposing side swiftly adapts and counters. This dynamic has created a constant pressure to develop the next novel innovation.

Sam Bendett, an advisor in Russia Studies at the Virginia-based research organization CNA, has been closely observing this technological arms race. Specializing in Russia's military and defense industry, with a focus on robotics and unmanned systems, Bendett brings valuable insights to the discussion. He joins John Amble on the MWI Podcast to delve into the intricacies of this innovation-driven conflict.

The war in Ukraine continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with both sides engaged in a technological arms race. As each innovation provides only a temporary advantage, the pressure to develop the next novel technology or tactic remains constant. Experts like Sam Bendett are crucial in understanding and analyzing these developments, providing valuable insights into the dynamic nature of modern warfare.

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