UKR Defense University
UKR

UKR Representative

Speaker
UKR Defense University
UAS Battlefield Innovation Rapid Adaptation Operational Lessons Experimentation Capability Development
7TH MOUNTAIN WARFARE CONGRESS
Speaker
Wednesday · 28 October 2026 · Zakopane, Poland
PANEL IV · FROM PEAKS TO PARTNERSHIPS
UAS Employment Innovation and Rapid Adaptation — Lessons from Ukraine
PRESENTATION ABSTRACT

UAS Employment Innovation and Rapid Adaptation — Lessons from Ukraine

The presentation examines the operational employment of UAS, including UAV platforms, and how battlefield requirements drive rapid innovation and adaptation in Ukraine.

It addresses the accelerated cycle from identifying an operational problem through field-level experimentation, user feedback and technical modification to tactical employment.

Particular attention is given to cooperation between operators, units, developers and industry, as well as to the rapid dissemination of successful solutions.

The contribution considers lessons relevant to NATO capability development, interoperability and operations in demanding environments, including mountain warfare.

RAPID ADAPTATION CYCLE
01
Operational Problem Identification of a battlefield requirement or operational challenge.
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Experimentation Field-level experimentation to explore potential solutions.
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User Feedback Operational feedback from users and units.
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Technical Modification Rapid adaptation of the solution based on operational experience.
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Tactical Employment Application of the adapted solution in the operational environment.
PRESENTATION FOCUS
UAS Employment Operational employment of UAS and UAV platforms in contemporary conflict.
Battlefield Requirements Understanding how operational problems generate demand for rapid technological and tactical adaptation.
Rapid Innovation Accelerating the progression from identified battlefield need to practical solution.
Field Experimentation Using operational experimentation and user feedback to refine emerging solutions.
Cooperation Connecting operators, military units, developers and industry during the adaptation process.
NATO Relevance Identifying lessons relevant to capability development, interoperability and demanding operational environments.
SPEAKER INFORMATION

The representative of the UKR Defense University will be announced separately.

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