Is NATO Ready to Fight? The Ukraine War Is Raising Doubts Among Military Analysts
- The war in Ukraine has raised doubts about NATO's preparedness, with defense officials warning that alliance tactics risk becoming outdated. While Ukraine adapts in weeks, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization develops systems over years or decades.
- Russia's relentless barrages against Ukrainian cities have exposed Europe's dependence on sophisticated U.S. Patriot anti-missile systems. Fearing this reliance creates a strategic vulnerability, Europe is building non-U.S. air defense alternatives.
- Denys Shtilerman, co-owner of Ukrainian missile builder Fire Point, stated, "If you spend $20 billion on your air defense system, you must be independent." His company leads a consortium developing Freyja, a cheaper, faster alternative to Patriot interceptors.
- Hailing their tactics as "globally unmatched," Ukrainian Defense Ministry officials noted drone and electronic warfare advances. Oleksandr Pivnenko, Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine, warned that international troops must adapt to overhead drone threats.
- Recent exercises near Paldiski, Estonia, revealed that NATO's assumption of commanding the airspace is no longer guaranteed. Military analysts suggest the alliance must urgently modernize training to face cheap, stealthy, long-distance drone threats.
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Beatrice Daily Sun
Ukraine war raises doubts about NATO's strength
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The Japan Times
Is NATO ready to fight? The Ukraine war is raising doubts among military analysts
Ukrainian and Western defense officials said developments on the battlefield are moving so fast, some NATO weapons and tactics could become outdated.
The War in Ukraine Revealed Rapid Changes on the Battlefield and NATO's Problems with Adapting Arms, Tactics, and Air Defense 18 September 2026
Are the Alliance ready for a modern war? Defence officials pointed out that NATO should update some weapons and warfare tactics. Ukraine is an example of rapid adaptation in hostilities. RBK Ukraine refers to Reuters. Does the Alliance for War have five Ukrainian and Western defence officials telling Reuters that events on the battlefield are taking place so quickly that some NATO weapons and tactics are at risk of obsolescence. Ukraine, which i…
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