Key Highlights:
Supreme Commander-in-Chief Staff Meeting: On July 23, President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief Staff, focusing on Ukraine's missile program and defense strategies.
Missile Program Development: Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's efforts to develop its own missile capabilities, aiming to decrease dependence on partner nations for missile supplies, particularly for air defense.
Key Speeches: The meeting featured speeches from:
- Oleksandr Kamyshin, Minister of Strategic Industries
- Ivan Gavrylyuk, First Deputy Minister of Defense
- Mykhailo Fedorov, Deputy Prime Minister
Operational Updates: Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Anatoliy Bargylevych provided updates on the operational situation, future actions, and brigade rotations.
Focus on UAVs and Tactics: The meeting also analyzed the effectiveness of various types of drones and assessed Russian tactics concerning drones. The effectiveness of electronic warfare (EW) and other UAV countermeasures was evaluated.
Conclusion
Ukraine's active development of its missile program marks a strategic move to bolster its defense capabilities and reduce dependency on foreign missile supplies. The emphasis on improving UAV tactics and countermeasures further highlights Ukraine's comprehensive approach to enhancing its military strength.
