🔘NATO is revising its plans for war with Russia in connection with the possible withdrawal of American troops from Europe, Politico reports.
🔘The US Department of Defense has already excluded some aircraft, drones, submarines and ships from the forces available to the alliance.
🔘Now NATO must determine how to replace American weapons and how to prepare for a possible conflict with Russia by 2029.
🔘Politico identifies five key problems related to the new military planning:
🔘 Reserves:
NATO had previously planned to have an additional 18 brigades of about 5,000 troops each, but now their number may be reduced, or these formations may be eliminated altogether.
🔘 Dependence on the US:
Without US support, the alliance will face a shortage of tanker aircraft, long-range missiles, heavy transport aircraft and intelligence assets.
🔘Priority areas:
Allies are arguing about what to focus on: the Arctic or threats on the southern and southeastern flanks, including the Black Sea.
🔘Drones or traditional weapons:
European armies need to determine the balance between drones, tanks and artillery, given the shortage of personnel.
🔘 Combat experience in Ukraine:
🔘NATO is studying it, but its own doctrine assumes rapid maneuvers, air superiority and high-precision long-range strikes.
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"Previously, when something was found to be lacking, the US filled those gaps. Now that no longer works," said former senior NATO official Camille Grand.
🔘According to Politico, European countries will also have to significantly increase military production to match the scale of arms production in Russia.
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