NATO countries must increase their military potential in the event of a Russian attack, said the Commander-in-Chief of the Norwegian Armed Forces, General Eirik Kristoffersen.
– Now there is a period, maybe one, two, maybe three years, when we have to invest even more in a solid defense. (…) We must fill NATO plans with content and provide the necessary capabilities, the general said, adding that there are “gaps” at the moment.
‘Russia will arm faster than NATO expects’
Kristoffersen noted that Russia has “significantly increased” its own military production by transitioning its military-industrial complex to a 24-hour operation. He also pointed out that Moscow is also working with Iran and North Korea to expand its arsenal, meaning the country is arming faster than NATO expected last year.
– We don’t know what will happen to Russia in three years. It is important that we face an uncertain and unpredictable world with strong national defense. That is why we must now use this time wisely, the general emphasized in an interview with the Norwegian News Agency (NTB).
According to him, NATO countries should pay particular attention to strengthening their air defense, as well as increasing the production of long-range missiles, rockets and spare parts for military equipment.
Kristoffersen: If Norway were threatened with an attack now, it would not be able to help Ukraine
At the same time, he admitted that the war in Ukraine was consuming most of Norway’s and other European countries’ weapons supplies. – This is a dilemma, but it is very important that we support Ukraine with what it needs and for as long as it takes. And it looks like this situation will last for a long time, he said.
He added that supplying weapons to Kiev for now “is a calculated risk.” – If Norway were threatened with an attack now, it could not help to the same extent, but in the current situation this is not the case – Kristoffersen assured, noting that the war in Ukraine is also consuming Russian resources.
He stressed that “there is a serious security situation in the world” and “nobody knows what Russian President Vladimir Putin’s next step will be.” He also urged Norwegian citizens not to ignore this fact.
Source: Do Rzeczy
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