War on the Rocks Gen. Donahue on Deterring Russia in Europe
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Jul 3, 2025 Gen. Christopher Todd Donahue, leader of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, shares insights from his extensive military career, including his time in the Ranger Regiment. He discusses the Army Transformation Initiative and its focus on maneuver brigades and new technologies. Donahue emphasizes the importance of military readiness in Europe amid rising geopolitical tensions. He also delves into the evolving role of drones in warfare and strategic lessons learned from the Ukrainian conflict, highlighting the integration of innovative tactics with traditional military principles.
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Donahue's Origin Story
- General Donahue was inspired to join the Army after reading about the U.S. Rangers' involvement in Grenada as a child.
- He fulfilled his goal by becoming a platoon leader and company commander in the Ranger Regiment.
Army Transformation Priorities
- Maneuver brigades to hold terrain remain essential despite tech advances.
- New mass forms like drones and EW enable cheaper, lethal combat when paired with next-gen networks and skilled personnel.
NATO-US Force Integration
- NATO and U.S. forces now unify command, effort, readiness, and capability under one headquarters.
- This synchronization accelerates interoperability, modernization, and strengthens deterrence along Europe's eastern flank.
