"To start at the top, what has the war in Ukraine taught us? It has reinforced a few key tenets. First, land and power matter. The war has dragged on for more than three years because neither side has been able to assemble the critical mass-of troops, precision, and firepower-for a breakthrough. But also, technology matters. And adaptation matters. And here I am talking about drones, for which we're seeing an incredibly rapid tempo of innovation."
"I've heard, anecdotally, there is a maximum of four months before the technology is iterated. As the other side learns about how you use camouflage and concealment, how you ensure you're not being constantly surveilled, or how you use electronic warfare to try to take down drones-every time an advance happens or countermeasure is put in place, the enemy quickly does what it can to counter it."
The Ukraine war demonstrates that land and power remain decisive, and that inability to assemble sufficient troops, precision, and firepower prevents breakthroughs. Technology and adaptation are now critical, with drone capabilities iterating rapidly—sometimes within four months—forcing continuous countermeasures. Effective camouflage, concealment, and electronic warfare are central to survivability and countering drones. Canada operates Operation Unifier to train Ukrainian recruits and gather frontline lessons, with training relocated to Latvia, Poland, and the United Kingdom. Those operational lessons increasingly inform Canadian soldiers' understanding of modern battlefield requirements and the need to integrate drones into a credible land-force modernization.
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