NATO Risks Losing the War with Russia: Warning from the Commander of the Swedish Air Force.
According to inkorr.com: NATO countries risk losing the 'next decisive conflict in Europe' if they do not start actively improving their armaments. This opinion was expressed by the Commander of the Swedish Air Force, Jonas Vikman, at the Defence IQ International Fighter conference.
'If we cannot evolve faster, if we cannot innovate and learn under pressure, as Ukraine does, we may lose the future war with Russia,' he stated.
Vikman also emphasized that the Ukrainian experience is a 'master class in accelerated adaptation,' stressing that victory goes to the side that learns the fastest. According to him, the tactics of warfare have changed so much that many weapons previously supplied to Ukraine are now being used differently than intended.
NATO's Response to New Challenges
Recent cases of Russian drone usage in Europe have prompted NATO to strengthen its forces on the eastern flank. This has laid the groundwork for the idea of creating a 'wall of drones' - a new air defense system to counter drones. The Commander of the Swedish Air Force called for collaboration between industry and academia, emphasizing the importance of active measures in this area.
Vikman stressed that NATO must actively improve its weapon systems and adapt as quickly as possible to technological and tactical changes in warfare. Recent events have demonstrated the importance of being prepared for new threats and being able to respond quickly to changes in conflict conditions.
Jonas Vikman's position underscores the importance of establishing close cooperation between the military and industry, as modern conflicts require rapid implementation of cutting-edge technologies and tactics. This call to action is an important signal for NATO countries about the need to accelerate preparations for potential challenges in the future.
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