The fighting in Ukraine, during which drones and missiles are actively used, has exposed gaps in the air defense of European states, which, according to experts, will be difficult, long and expensive to close, writes AFP.
The agency notes that many Western countries have significantly reduced their air defense forces since the end of the Cold War. In particular, France got rid of eight out of nine anti-aircraft artillery regiments.
NATO countries have recently been turning to air defense again as more nations deploy cruise missiles, short-range ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, Mark, a retired USMC colonel and senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), told the agency Kansian. However, according to him, so far there are few such weapons.
Recall that the Ukrainian authorities have repeatedly turned to Western countries with a request to supply more air defense systems. In particular, Washington and Berlin handed over Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems to Kyiv, and France and Italy promised to send SAMP / T air defense systems. Moscow condemns arms supplies to Kyiv.
Source: Rosbalt
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