THE INFLUENCE OF ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA ON THE CHOICE OF MILITARY ALTERNATIVES FOR UKRAINE’S DEFENСE CAPABILITY

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to present a study that demonstrates that the selection of weaponry and its subsequent production in Ukraine are predominantly influenced by the presence of intellectual capital within the military environment and the defence industry. Methodology. The methodological basis of the study is modern methods of applying intellectual capital, which ensures the full-fledged defense capability of the state. Prior to the war, Ukraine's adherence to a distinct doctrine resulted in adverse consequences. Ukraine demonstrated a high level of confidence in its ability to halt the advance of its adversary. The opposing force initiated hostilities with a surprise attack. As time passed, the situation underwent a series of changes, leading to significant losses in manpower and military equipment for Russia. These losses were initially attributed to the rise of patriotism among the Ukrainian population, but this was subsequently addressed by the actions of destructive forces that the authorities initially failed to address. Results. According to the constructed multiple regression model, Ukraine's main weapons in January 2025 were tanks, armoured vehicles, and UAVs. The daily destruction of enemy targets, missiles and Russian UAVs had little impact on front-line battles and was aimed at defensive objectives. It is evident that the war in Ukraine is of a more defensive nature. The realisation of victory is possible through a significant augmentation of human capital within the military sphere, in addition to the receipt of assistance from partners in the modernisation of weaponry and the intellectual vision. This will facilitate the mobilisation of patriotic forces for the purpose of purging the army and government of short-sighted, inhibitive forces and total corruption. Practical implications. However, it is important to note that the war is a consequence of air, soil and water pollution. The war has had a significant impact on the environment, particularly with regard to carbon dioxide emissions, thereby limiting the available options for selecting alternative environmental measures. The present study investigates the restoration process through the creation of a Kohonen neural network and the subsequent application of the practical results thereof. Value / Originality. In light of the findings of this study, it is imperative for Ukraine to ascertain effective strategies for the accumulation and utilisation of its intellectual potential in order to achieve a competitive military position. In order to accomplish this objective, it is imperative to undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the macroeconomic landscape of the primary countries that exert a significant influence on the defence capabilities of nations. Furthermore, a comprehensive analysis of the structure of the intellectual capital indicators that characterise it leads to determining the significance and improving the economic performance of changes in funding for intellectual capital components. The primary challenge inherent in this approach to identifying alternative funding solutions pertains to the selection of appropriate indicators. The environment was adversely affected by elevated levels of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions. The Kohonen clustering neural network makes it possible to predict the funds for environmental restoration by clusters (1=alert, 2=restrained, 3=promising).