NATO Countries Need To Re-Arm Within Six Years To Deter Russia, Think Tank Says

Olaf Sholz

The paper criticizes the slow pace of the German government, led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, pictured here during the NATO-led Air Defender 2023 exercise, in modernizing its armed forces.

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NATO nations need to re-arm within six years if the alliance is to be ready to face-off against a reconstituted Russian military, a German think tank warns. A white paper published by the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) argues that Moscow may be able to re-build its armed forces after its...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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