U.S. media: Ukraine has become a testing ground for testing U.S. weapons

　　China News Service, January 16 (Xinhua) CNN pointed out in an article titled "How Ukraine Became a Testing Ground for Western Weapons and Battlefield Innovation" on the 15th that the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis has provided a test for the United States and its allies. weapons, Ukraine has become "a testing ground for weapons in every sense of the word."

Data map: The military aid provided by the United States to Ukraine.

　　The media quoted sources familiar with Western intelligence as saying that the equipment applied in Ukraine "has never been actually used in a conflict between two industrially developed countries" and "is a real-world combat test", and Ukraine has therefore become "all meaning The Weapons Proving Ground on the

　　The Ukraine crisis has become an important source of data for the U.S. military about the effectiveness of its systems.

Some of these weapons, such as switchblade drones and anti-radar missiles, have shown to be less effective than expected, according to research by U.S. military officials with knowledge of the battlefield and British think tanks.

The Seahorse rockets have played a role, and the United States is aware that they require frequent technical maintenance when used intensively.

Some Pentagon officials said that US military leaders will study this for many years.

　　The US also found that the M777 howitzer is an important part of the Ukrainian army's firepower, but this howitzer will wear out due to frequent use, resulting in reduced accuracy and efficiency.

In addition, such artillery systems are difficult to move quickly to avoid return fire, and in a world of ubiquitous drones and aerial surveillance, they are "difficult to hide" and may be abandoned.

　　Multiple intelligence and military officials also told CNN they hope to build cheap, one-off weapons, such as a $10,000 "one-way attack" drone.

　　Since the situation in Ukraine has deteriorated, the United States and the West have continued to "fire up" and provide military assistance to Ukraine.

According to statistics, the United States alone has promised Ukraine a total of about 24.9 billion U.S. dollars in military aid since the Biden administration came to power.