From Budget to Battlefield: Why NATO and EU Readiness Depends on Manufacturing Capacity and Execution, Not Funding

Defense budgets throughout NATO and European Union countries are surging to levels we haven’t witnessed in decades. Governments are racing to upgrade their military forces, replenish weapons stockpiles, and bolster deterrence capabilities as they face an increasingly unpredictable security landscape. Yet a troubling disconnect is becoming apparent between what leaders intend to achieve and what […]