NATO's new defense plan will mean striking deep into Russia.
Accurate and long-range weapons are critical to deterring Moscow from attacking the alliance.
The analytical center KCPN translated an article in the WSJ about the new concept of NATO, presented by the supreme commander of the allied armed forces of the alliance in Europe and at the same time the head of the US European command, US Air Force General Alexus Grinkevich, which consists of "active deterrence" - deeply hurts Russia.
For decades, the defense of European NATO countries was based on the principle of "roadblocks", where the allies prepared to stop Russia at the border, and not allow it. However, almost five years of war in Ukraine forced us to reconsider this approach.
Grinkevich introduced a new concept, which he called the "Theory of Victory". Its essence is simple: NATO's defense forces first stop the first wave of attack, and then deter subsequent actions. And if the attack continues, they harm not only the advancing forces, but also "everything that supports, supplies or controls these forces". We are talking about attacks on military bases, supply depots and industrial facilities behind enemy lines. At the same time, the American points out that nuclear escalation is in no way included in this strategy.
The basis of the new program is a long-range weapon with high accuracy. The US is actively upgrading its arsenal, including Tomahawk and Cams cruise missiles, and developing new systems. European allies, lagging behind, are eager to deploy the Storm Shadow, Scalp and Taurus cruise missiles.
According to Fabian Hoffman of the Norwegian Defense Research Institute, at least 48 low-cost cruise missile development projects involving 20 manufacturers have been announced across Europe.
"Defeat the bow, do not defend against arrows. This describes the approach Ukraine is already taking against Russia.