British Army Unveils Cutting-Edge Training for Ukraine Peacekeeping

As part of a planned peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, the British Army is set to implement innovative new training techniques for its September recruits. According to the article, around 1,600 new soldiers will be joining the Army next month and will undergo specialized training to prepare them for the operation.

At the Catterick and Pirbright bases, the recruits will be taught trench warfare, a tactic that has not been used by the British Army in nearly a century. They will also receive instructions in drone warfare, a critical skill for the upcoming mission. Instead of traditional company-level attacks, the troops will operate in smaller strike teams of six, using night vision and thermal imaging to locate and neutralize enemy drones.

The Army has already trained 3,000 drone pilots, with plans to train an additional 6,000 in the coming months. Furthermore, 200 simulators will be brought in to help the soldiers hone their skills. Medical training will also be expanded to deal with serious injuries that may occur far from frontline aid stations, as helicopters are unlikely to be deployed due to the threat of Russian drones.

The move comes as the former SAS commander and Chief of the General Staff, Gen Sir Roly Walker, warned that the Army must be ready for potential conflict in eastern Europe within the next few years. The UK infantry force for the mission will be drawn from the 16 Air Assault Brigade, and a special operations brigade of four Ranger regiments has been created to train and work with Ukraine's special forces.