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NATO summit sets stage for extensive defense renewal

BRUSSELS: At the recent NATO summit in Washington, the spotlight was not only on the war in Ukraine and the upcoming US presidential election, but also on the critical issue of upgrading Europe’s defense capabilities. Last year, NATO leaders launched plans for a major modernization spurred by heightened concerns about Russian aggression. While these plans have been revealed publicly, the detailed analysis of what these upgrades will entail has been largely behind closed doors. Recently, military planners have been assessing deficiencies in NATO’s armies, identifying critical areas where deficiencies exist. According to insiders, these loopholes point to a potential multibillion-euro