NATO ‘Shopping List’ Is Outdated, Says Belgian Minister

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The contributions that NATO asks from every member state to defend Europe are outdated, says Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken. "The items that Belgium is now required to purchase from NATO are not the items we need when there is a war," Francken fears.

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Defence Minister Theo Francken (N-VA) believes that the timetable for the purchase of equipment imposed by NATO on member states is no longer adapted to reality. The process "is too slow", he criticises.

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BELGA The contributions NATO is asking each Member State to be able to defend Europe are out of date, says Defence Minister Theo Francken (N-VA). "The things that Belgium currently has to buy at NATO's request are not what we need in the event of war." Every four years, NATO updates what is necessary to ensure Europe's defence and then determines what each member country should provide in terms of troops and equipment. The new so-called "capabil…

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The contributions required by NATO to its Member States to defend Europe are outdated, according to Defence Minister Theo Francken. "What Belgium currently has to buy for NATO does not meet our needs in the event of war." ...