Ukraine as an engine of modernization: The American army in search of new technologies
Date: 2024-05-09 Author: Michail Kovalenko Categories: WORLD
Military cooperation between Ukraine and the United States of America is taking on new shape, stimulating the modernization of the American army. Through intensive assistance to Ukraine, the US military is gaining access to advanced technologies and weapons, which not only improves its combat capabilities, but also stimulates innovation.
Agreements between Ukraine and the United States on military assistance have become a key factor in accelerating the modernization of the American military. One of the interesting moments of this cooperation was the transfer of old American military equipment to Ukraine. In exchange for this assistance, the United States receives federal funding for the purchase of new, next-generation weapons. This exchange not only promotes the modernization of the Ukrainian army, but also stimulates the development of advanced technologies and weapons in the United States.
One striking example of this process is the transfer of M-2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine. The Pentagon provided Ukraine with 200 vehicles of this model, produced in the 1990s, and received funds from Congress to purchase new infantry fighting vehicles. Interestingly, the new vehicles entering the American army have already been created taking into account the lessons learned from military operations in Ukraine. One of the important innovations was the Iron Fist active protection system, which allows you to intercept missiles and drones in flight. Developed in response to the challenges of modern warfare, this technology has become an integral part of the US Army's arsenal.
We should expect further development of military cooperation between Ukraine and the United States, which will lead to the improvement and modernization of weapons and equipment. It is predicted that the supply of Western weapons to Ukraine, announced in April, will continue for about two more months. It is also worth noting that Ukraine is interested in using heavy MQ-9 Reaper drones as reconnaissance assets, which highlights the evolution of the weapons strategy.
Thus, Ukraine continues to play a key role in the field of international security, stimulating innovation and modernization of the armies of its partners, including the army of the world leader - the United States.
