Expert outlines the Belarusian army by 2030
It is up to professionals to study what the Belarusian Armed Forces are focusing on today: missiles, aviation, artillery, air defence systems or armoured vehicles. Military expert Igor Chibisov comments on what the Belarusian army should become by 2030.
“Since Belarus’s military doctrine is defensive, its main task is to prevent an aggressor from entering the country. Therefore, we need all types of weapons and military hardware, but these should be developed comprehensively. Improvement of the system of radio and electronic intelligence is necessary, so that the Belarusian army could determine the preparation for the beginning of possible enemy aggression. Firstly, it is necessary to develop electronic warfare to prevent air and ground means of our enemy from operation. Secondly, the emphasis should be placed on air defence and aviation, since modern war begins in the airspace. Thirdly, the firepower of rocket and artillery weapons needs to be enhanced in order to inflict maximum damage to the enemy,” Mr. Chibisov explained.
According to the expert, the Russian special military operation in Ukraine has demonstrated that drones now occupy a key place, so special attention should be paid to their development. Belarus is already working along this avenue.
“Improvement of the quality of parameters and technical equipment, organisational and structural maintenance of troops (intelligence, electronic warfare, communications and air defence forces that form the basis of strategic deterrence and control systems) will become the priority for the Belarusian Armed Forces’ development. It is also necessary to continue the modernisation of artillery and missile forces, the purchase of strike aircraft, high-precision ammunition and anti-aircraft guided missiles for tanks and infantry fighting vehicles.,” he added.
Mr. Chibisov believes, by 2030, Belarus’ army will become even more mobile and manoeuvrable, and it will be equipped with modern weapons systems. It will modernise military equipment, improving its quality and increasing the firepower of the Armed Forces and the number of military personnel serving under contract. “Accordingly, the country’s defence capability will increase not at the expense of quantity, but at the expense of quality,” the expert stated.
