JTS

[Small Wars Journal @smallwars]

LTC (R) @AmosFox6 argues the tank is a Cold War relic dead by 2035. Col. Joshua Suthoff counters in "Enabling Maneuver," arguing armor is evolving into a sensor-fused "Ground F-35." 🚀

The Rebuttal Breakdown:

✅ Reclaiming Maneuver: Dr. Fox claims maneuver is a "fetish" sidelined by #drones. Col. Suthoff argues armor actually enables maneuver by establishing RDOAs-localized zones where onboard systems suppress enemy #drones.

✅ Survivability vs. Abandonment: Fox points to Abrams losses in #Ukraine as proof of terminal decline. Suthoff notes these aren't the advanced US variants and argues that armor protection is a fundamental requirement the American public expects.

✅ The Kill-Web Hub: While Fox sees a "ponderous formation," Suthoff envisions the Bradley as a "drone mothership" and mobile data post, linking filtered sensor data to the joint force

⚖️The Contrast: Fox advocates for a "cosmopolitan" redesign that accepts attrition. Suthoff argues that in a Pacific conflict, only armor provides the magazine depth and survivability to seize terrain; robotics alone cannot end the fight

Terminal decline or mandatory evolution❓

https://t.co/wVyQv5eLso

#USArmy #Defense #NationalSecurity #ManeuverWarfare #SmallWarsJournal #SWJEssay #SWJRebuttal

[Modern War Institute Editor @MWI_editor]

"Warfare is quickly moving past the era of traditional maneuver, which defined the character of warfare from World War II until the invasions of the post-9/11 wars. This period of warfare will never return." https://t.co/wcdrtyr1YR

[Modern War Institute Editor @MWI_editor]

The widespread use of drones in the Ukraine war doesn't signal a new era of warfare, but rather a transition period toward a new era, the exact character of which is uncertain. What does that mean for the US Army? https://t.co/wcdrtyrzOp

[Modern War Institute Editor @MWI_editor]

For the Army, transformation will only make a difference in its next war if it understands what it's transforming for. Here are five principles to guide it. https://t.co/j2DATbpi7o

[Modern War Institute Editor @MWI_editor]

The Army took an important step forward with the recent release of the Army Transformation Initiative. Now comes the hard work of figuring out what it means and how to implement it in a way that reflects the realities of today's operational environment. https://t.co/j2DATbpi7o

[Modern War Institute Editor @MWI_editor]

"The constant drone threat will require US Army forces to operate and fight in small, decentralized teams until conditions are set for a convergence of forces on an objective." https://t.co/j2DATboKhQ

[Modern War Institute Editor @MWI_editor]

"As leaders learn to manage the increase in data, command posts, especially at the brigade through corps levels, must become uncomfortably small." https://t.co/j2DATbpi7o

[Modern War Institute Editor @MWI_editor]

On War in 2027: Five Principles to Guide the Army Transformation Initiative https://t.co/j2DATboKhQ

[Modern War Institute Editor @MWI_editor]

"Brigades must be able to disperse and survive while conditions are set by division and joint forces and then transition into decisive operations. To do this, they must be enhanced with drones, missiles, infantry, and the appropriate level of armor." https://t.co/sx5fPmNERE

[Modern War Institute Editor @MWI_editor]

"Infantry entrenched in restrictive terrain, from a reinforced tree line overwatching a field in Europe to a high-rise in a city like Taipei, can tie down an armor force with devasting effect." https://t.co/sx5fPmNERE

[Modern War Institute Editor @MWI_editor]

Reimagining Combat Power for Tomorrow’s Battlefield: The Enhanced Brigade Combat Team https://t.co/sx5fPmN726

[Modern War Institute Editor @MWI_editor]

"Drones in their current multirole configurations, however, are more comparable in function to a main battle tank moving forward, engaging targets, positioning wingmen, and developing the situation." https://t.co/qWVcNUQm99

[Modern War Institute Editor @MWI_editor]

The SOF truths provide a north star for special operations forces' culture. What would a set of "drone truths" look like for a US Army drone corps? https://t.co/qWVcNUQTYH

[Modern War Institute Editor @MWI_editor]

"Drones, if managed appropriately, are a quick, cheap, economy-of-force capability, but one evolving rapidly enough that it requires a focused and professional stewardship—a drone corps." https://t.co/qWVcNUQm99

[JTS @JTS13j4]

@smallwars Yes, but isn't the extension of warfare and the battlefield testing of weapons a potential positive for the supporting state?

[From the Green Notebook @FTGNotebook]

Just like the best athletes study film, battlefield footage as 'game tape' allows soldiers to analyze, learn, and adapt to the realities of modern warfare. https://t.co/JGWDy0XpOM

[JTS @JTS13j4]

I am very happy to see this article get published. The ambundace of battle field videos today gives us a unique opportunity to better our profession. I always enjoyed the discussions.

Game Tape Leader Development: Learning from the Present https://t.co/694i4Xs6bY

[JTS @JTS13j4]

Join the Raider Scouts!

[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

⚡Broncos in Malaysia ⚡

Throughout Exercise #KerisStrike, @3ibctbroncos displayed the importance of readiness and being #BrilliantInTheBasics in the #IndoPacific.

[JTS @JTS13j4]

Raiders!

[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

#PacificPartnerships

During Exercise #KerisStrike in Malaysia, @USArmy #Soldiers, @USMC, and the Armed Forces of Malaysia are working together to enhance #WarfightingReadiness and interoperability throughout the #FreeandOpenIndoPacific.

[JTS @JTS13j4]

Raiders!

[U.S. Army Pacific @USARPAC]

This year's exercise is the 29th iteration and the first trilateral exercise involving the Malaysian Armed Forces.

@AustralianArmy @INDOPACOM @I_Corps @USArmy