Ground Truth Symposium
Translating Ukraine’s frontline reality into clearer understanding of the war, the capabilities shaping it, and the conditions required to bring it to an end on terms consistent with both Ukraine’s survival and United States strategic interests.
March 25, 2026 · Washington, D.C. · By invitation only
What it is
The Ground Truth Symposium is an invitation-only operational briefing in Washington, D.C. that brings Ukrainian frontline unit leaders together with Members of the United States Congress, congressional staff, and national security professionals for a direct exchange on battlefield realities, operational lessons, and the capabilities shaping the war in real time.
It is built around one central premise: ground truth is essential to understanding the real character of this war and the operational realities shaping its course. A direct understanding of battlefield conditions helps reduce misunderstanding of timelines, costs, operational constraints, and the capabilities shaping the war, leaving the United States better prepared to respond to the challenge posed by Russia, Iran, and others.
Hosted by the Peace Through Strength Institute, the symposium convenes participants from Congress and across the broader U.S. national security community for a focused exchange on operational lessons, emerging battlefield dynamics, and the practical challenges Ukraine faces in sustaining and scaling what works. Participants leave with a clearer understanding of the realities facing Ukraine, the capabilities proving most relevant on the modern battlefield, and observations relevant to U.S. defense planning and preparedness.
Who it’s for
- Members of United States Congress
- Congressional staff and committee staff
- The White House national security staff
- United States Department of State leadership teams
- United States Department of Defense leaders and planners
- Other relevant U.S. national security stakeholders
Planned topics
- Frontline operational lessons from modern combined-arms combat and force adaptation under sustained conflict
- Drone warfare and electronic warfare: battlefield innovation, countermeasures, and capability gaps relevant to U.S. oversight and procurement
- Human reality of drone warfare: what combat looks like under constant aerial surveillance and attack by uncrewed systems, and the operational and human impact on units
- Frontline-driven technology evolution: how combat units and manufacturers sustain a continuous feedback cycle that rapidly improves drones, EW, and tactics based on battlefield results
Press coverage
The Ground Truth Symposium has been covered in defense and national security media.
RSVP
This event is by invitation only. If you have received an invitation, please use the form to confirm your attendance.
Questions? gts@ptsinstitute.us