Сhallenges of adequately rendering english-language military realities in the context of interoperability in accordance with NATO standards

Abstract

This article examines the complex issue of the adequate translation of English-language military realia into Ukrainian, a critically important aspect of ensuring the linguistic and cultural interoperability of Ukraine's security and defense institutions with the armed forces of NATO member states. The relevance of the study stems from Ukraine's intensive integration into the Euro-Atlantic security environment, which requires impeccable communicative and terminological accuracy during multinational operations, military exercises, and the exchange of strategic information. The aim of the research is to analyze the principal challenges involved in translating specialized military terminology, abbreviations, tactical concepts, and organizational and staffing realia, as well as to develop effective strategies for addressing these challenges. The study is based on translation studies, contextual, and comparative analyses, taking into account NATO regulatory documents and defense terminology glossaries