NATO lagged in arms procurement: why the system is stuck in the 1980s.
According to inkorr.com: The head of the British company MARSS, Johannes Pinl, emphasized the significant shortcomings of NATO's arms procurement system. He believes that these systems do not meet modern security requirements and fall behind the development of threats. This opinion was expressed in an interview with CNN.
The NATO procurement system is stuck in the 1980s, making it impossible to respond to modern threats
The necessity for changes in military procurement
The new Chief of the General Staff of the British Armed Forces, Richard Knighton, highlighted the importance of finding a new approach to military equipment procurement. He called for collaboration with the industry to quickly implement the necessary innovations that are critically important in wartime conditions.
It is necessary to seek new ways of collaboration with the industry for the effective use of innovations in military affairs
In recent years, threats have become more diverse and complex, so military equipment procurement systems require substantial updating and adaptation to react quickly and effectively to new challenges.
This situation underscores the importance of reforms in the area of military procurement, as the inability to adapt to changing conditions can negatively impact a country's combat readiness. In the context of rising global tensions, the speed and effectiveness of procurement become crucial for security.
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