As Russia intensifies its attack on Ukraine, NATO and European countries need to increase long -distance weapons production, Major General John Refety to Two. Roots,
Refurtie, interviewed in Germany, said, “The Russian army is larger than today, when they started a war in Ukraine.”
Long -distance missiles can reach deep inside the enemy’s territory. Russia has used these weapons very effectively in the war against Ukraine, striking significant infrastructure.
Kremlin is near Escalated Its attacks in Ukraine last month.
The conversation for a peace deal seems tarnished. President Trump ramps with him Criticism President Putin on his attacks in Ukraine, a reversal compared to the early days of his presidency. To compete with Russia’s aggressive, 11 JulyTrump made a deal with NATO, which was a deal to send to the Patriot battery, an anti-missile defense system, Ukraine.
Of the 32 NATO members, only one out of them has long -range missiles, and many are dependent on the US for their purchase.
But10 JulyThe United States agreed to send a long distance missile to Germany in 2026 in a clear warning to Russia.
Since 2024, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, UK and Sweden have been participating in the European long -range strike approach, trying to build new long distance strike capabilities within their respective forces, the Reuters said.
Europe Several steps have been taken in recent months to increase defense spending and arms production. The European Union signed a $ 162 billion deal to invest in the European Union revival. At last month’s NATO summit, all 32 Alliance members committed to investing 5 percent of their GDP At NATO expense by 2035, a major win for the Trump administration.
“And we know they are [Russia] Going to continue investing in long -range rockets and missiles and sophisticated air defense. So more coalition ability is actually important, really important, “Refurti said.
