Ukrainian Lessons in Rapid Adaptation

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Tankers from Denmark, Italy, Slovenia, Switzerland and the United States participate in the opening ceremony

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Tankers from the United States participate in the opening ceremony

Tankers from Denmark, Italy, Slovenia, Switzerland and the United States participate in the opening ceremony on Feb. 11, 2025 as a part of the U.S. Army Europe and Africa International Tank Challenge at 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. The USAREUR-AF International Tank Challenge builds tactical skills and enhances esprit de corps across the 11 crews from five participating Allied and Partner for Peace nations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Adrian Greenwood)

NATO Forces bolster solidarity at the heart of exercise Saber Guardian 23

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NATO Forces bolster solidarity at the heart of exercise Saber Guardian 23

Polish Armed Forces run security during a wet-gap crossing exercise in the Danube River, located near Bordusani, Romania, as a part of Saber Guardian 23, June 6, 2023. DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa led exercise focused on the strategic deployment of continental United States-based forces, employment of Army Prepositioned Stocks, and interoperability with Allies and partners. Taking place from 22 April to 23 June, DEFENDER 23 demonstrates USAREUR-AF’s ability to aggregate U.S.-based combat power quickly in Eastern Europe, increase lethality of the NATO Alliance through long-distance fires, build unit readiness in a complex joint, multi-national environment, and leverage host nation capabilities to increase USAREUR-AF’s operational reach. DEFENDER 23 includes more than 7,000 U.S. and 17,000 multi-national service members from more than 20 nations who will participate including, but not limited to: Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kyler Hembree/ 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

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Tankers from Italy, Switzerland and the United States during the opening ceremony

PANEL DISCUSSION –

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

When: Tuesday, July 16th, 2:15 p.m.

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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