Though there is the intention of creating a more robust training for Ukrainian pilots, there are still no definitive timelines nor scope on legislation discussed during the interview.
However, Brown is hoping NATO allies could also assist in the transition from Ukraine’s Soviet-era aircraft systems to the future.
“I feel pretty confident there are some of our NATO partners who have done that, can actually have lessons that they learned that can be helpful to the Ukrainians to help them figure out how to best make that transition,” Brown said.
Help is Speeding Up Progress in Ukraine
The administration and ally countries are starting to double down on artillery and training support for Ukraine. Five months in, the war has dramatically affected the global economy, which could be one of the US strategies to dampen inflation and other direct and indirect effects of the war.
Ukraine is not hiding any intent on asking for more weaponry, humanitarian and financial support. So far, the US has sent roughly $6.1 billion on military aid since February.
According to Pentagon, pulling Ukrainians out of battle and into training actually improves their gains against Russia. From a logistical point of view, there could be challenges, but an international conversation is happening to create opportunities for Ukraine to align its troops for training.
“You have to take your best artillery officers and enlisted personnel and send them back for a week or two of training. But in the long run, I think that’s probably the smarter move,” says Senator Jack Reed, who heads the Armed Services Committee.
Pentagon officials also added that there is rising concern about “hurting US combat readiness if the war continues for months or longer.” So, a swift end to the war is the ultimate goal. The faster the US can disseminate weaponry and additional support, the higher the possibility of ending the war in victory (for Ukraine).
With Russia taking a “strategic pause,” this could be an opportune moment to create a steady defense while Ukrainian forces are getting trained in Germany.
Russian troops have reportedly slowed down to rearm and reorganize after the massive firearms battle in the Luhansk portion of Donbas.
“The Russians are literally scraping the bottom of the barrel for troops and replacement equipment,” said Frederick B. Hodges, a former top US Army commander in Europe who is now with the Center for European Policy Analysis.
Analysts agree. The key to Ukraine’s survival and success is to slow down the Russian advance.
According to Britain’s defense secretary Ben Wallace, the first wave of Ukrainian soldiers arrived in Britain early this month to attend a training program covering first aid, patrol tactics, weaponry, and other skills.
“The UK’s response to evolving Ukrainian requirements considers both the equipment needed to mount and maintain an effective response to Russian aggression and the training required to use the respective capability,” said Air Vice Marshal Mick Smeath, the British defense attaché in Washington.
With this, many nations hope for speedy execution on Ukraine’s end in the coming weeks.
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