Ukrainian Lessons in Rapid Adaptation

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Skydio X10E4TT drone shortly after deploying it for surveillance during exercise Combined Resolve 25

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Deploying Drone during Combined Resolve

U.S. Army Spc. Anton Lane, a combat medic with specialized drone training, assigned to 5-7 Cavalry, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division deploys a Skydio X10E4TT drone to the sky above the training area during exercise Combined Resolve 25-2 at Hohenfels, Germany on May 17, 2025. Investing in next-generation capabilities is critical to maintain a lethal edge (US Army photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Fist Class Richard Hoppe, Released).

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Skydio X10E4TT drone shortly after deploying it for surveillance during exercise Combined Resolve 25

U.S. Army Spc. Anton Lane, a combat medic with specialized drone training, assigned to 5-7 Cavalry, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division visually tracks a Skydio X10E4TT drone shortly after deploying it for surveillance during exercise Combined Resolve 25-2 at Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany on May 17, 2025. Exercise Combined Resolve 25-2 builds and validates 3ID’s Transformation in Contact (TiC) construct to further test new technologies and systems designed to enhance our warfighting readiness and ability to respond to crisis or conflict (US Army photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Fist Class Richard Hoppe, Released).

Drone inspection during Combined Resolve

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Soldier utilizing a drone surveying surrounding are during Combined Resolve

U.S. Army Spc. Anton Lane, a combat medic with specialized drone training, assigned to 5-7 Cavalry, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division surveys the surrounding area of influence with a Skydio X10E4TT drone during exercise Combined Resolve 25-2 at Hohenfels, Germany on May 17, 2025. Investing in next-generation capabilities is critical to maintain a lethal edge (US Army photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Fist Class Richard Hoppe, Released).

PANEL DISCUSSION –

Ukraine's streamline feedback loops, responsive production, and system upgrades can be applied to a multinational force.

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As demonstrated in Ukraine, rapid adaptation remains a critical component of modern warfare. Ukraine’s streamlined processes from battlefield feedback to responsive production and rapid system upgrades can inform the development of more agile forces. This discussion explores how adopting rapid learning cycles and accelerated prototyping can enhance innovation and maintain a competitive edge across multinational formations.

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