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NATO Lacks Resilience To Fight A Long War, Naval Chief Warns

What Happened?

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A senior NATO naval commander warned that the alliance is not sufficiently prepared for a prolonged, high-intensity conflict, citing gaps in industrial capacity, ammunition stockpiles, shipbuilding timelines, and maintenance cycles.

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The warning comes amid ongoing wars and rising global tensions that could demand sustained naval and joint-force operations over years, not months.

Why It Matters?

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Industrial Weakness: NATO’s defense industries are not scaled for long-term wartime production.

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Fleet Readiness Risks: Warships and submarines require lengthy maintenance, limiting sustained deployment.