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Europe's Defense Shortfalls
The IISS report reveals that while European defense spending has increased, significant gaps remain, hindering preparedness against threats from Russia.
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- What is Europe's current dependence on other countries for military capabilities?
- Despite increased production of certain goods like air defense and artillery, Europe remains reliant on the US and other countries for crucial military supplies.
- What factors hinder the growth and effectiveness of the European defense industry?
- The IISS report points to insufficient funding, regulatory hurdles, and competition with civilian industries as obstacles to boosting Europe's defense capabilities.
- What key lesson from the Russo-Ukrainian war has highlighted deficiencies in European military preparedness?
- The war in Ukraine has exposed the need for larger, more resilient European militaries, but many European armed forces lack sufficient personnel to meet this challenge.
- How has European defense spending changed in the last decade, and what are some of the persistent challenges?
- While European defense spending has risen by 50% in the past decade, the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) report highlights inconsistencies and insufficient investment.
- What is the main finding of the International Institute for Strategic Studies' (IISS) report on European defense?
- European nations have increased their defense spending in response to Russia's annexation of Crimea and invasion of Ukraine, but significant gaps remain.