Ukraine has an edge over NATO in some aspects of warfare — media
Ukrainian Armed Forces have major advantages (photo: Getty Images)
Ukrainian Defense Forces are operating much faster than NATO militaries can currently adapt to. This is particularly evident in procurement, military training, and weapons development, according to Business Insider.
Journalists say they spoke with NATO soldiers involved in training Ukrainian troops in Poland. All of these activities take place at Camp Jomsborg.
Ukrainian troops share practical lessons learned directly on the battlefield with personnel from NATO member states' militaries.
Major John, who coordinates the training process, said one of the main differences between Ukraine and Western militaries is how quickly they operate.
According to him, Kyiv needs training and the necessary equipment as quickly as possible, while Western military structures generally operate according to long-term plans.
"The West is used to long planning horizons. Ukraine needs effects now," John explained.
Norwegian Brigadier General Atle Molde, the commander of the training exercise, also commented on the issue. He stressed that the pace difference is not limited to military training.
Molde noted that peacetime procurement and weapons-upgrade rules create daily challenges for the Norwegian military. In Ukraine, changes to weapons and operational approaches can be implemented much faster directly amid combat operations.
The general pointed to drones as one example. In Western militaries, upgrades can take months, while Ukrainian engineers near the front can modify software every few days or weeks based on the military's immediate needs.
Ukraine's experience is prompting Western allies to rethink their approaches to bureaucratic procedures, risk, and cooperation with the defense industry.
At the same time, Western military officials acknowledge that Ukraine's ability to move faster is largely driven by wartime conditions, which create a sense of urgency characteristic of militaries engaged in active combat.
Notably, as previously reported, Western countries doubt NATO's readiness for war.
Despite this, the Alliance is prepared to respond to a Russia invasion.
