Does the war in Ukraine show that Western forces rely too heavily on smart weapons as guaranteed kills?
Short answerOverreliance is unwise, but NATO forces train and organize around integrated employment in ways Ukraine has had to develop during an active war.
NotesA precision weapon is only one part of a chain that includes sensing, targeting, communications, sustainment, and practiced operators. Ukraine's rapid adaptation is impressive, but it should not be treated as identical to a NATO force built from the outset to integrate those capabilities.