European deterrence in focus: defence chiefs urge robust rearmament and unity against Russia
TL;DR
Two European defence leaders argue that post‑Cold War peace dividends must give way to a step change in investment and unity to deter Russia, citing Nato’s goal of 5% of GDP on defence by 2035, the need for a strong European defence industry, and initiatives like Britain–Germany cooperation and the EU Safe fund, while stressing that rearmament is a responsible act to protect people and peace and requires a whole‑of‑society approach.
- As defence chiefs, we must warn you about Russia and say this: rearmament is not warmongering The Guardian
- Two top European commanders warn ‘hard choices’ needed from public on arms spending to deter Russia CNN
- German and UK military chiefs state case for rearming DW.com
- European armies ‘need more manpower to stop Russia’ The Times
- Armed forces chief and German counterpart make ‘moral’ case for rearming The Independent
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