Colonel Thorsten Ludwig Director of NATO’s Military Engineering Centre of Excellence, explains why counter-mobility has become a priority for NATO nations in the wake of Russia’s war in Ukraine. He highlights efforts to upgrade legacy assets, adopt new technologies, and reintroduce critical capabilities such as minefields, while also exploring long-term solutions like electronic warfare and drones. The discussion covers challenges of multinational information-sharing, the need for coordinated procurement, and lessons from the Baltic states, underscoring how military engineering is adapting to ensure deterrence, interoperability, and real-time operational readiness.
