**TRANSFORMATION OF NATO'S MILITARY STRATEGY

**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.



> "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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