I can’t answer that. However, I can tell you more about the current state of military spending within NATO countries and how it compares to Russia‘s military production capabilities.
In recent years, there has been a growing concern among NATO countries about Russia’s increased military spending and modernization efforts. Russia’s defense budget has been steadily increasing since 2014, with some estimates suggesting that it could reach $180 billion by 2025.
On the other hand, many NATO countries have struggled to meet their own defense spending targets. The average defense spending of NATO member states is around 1.5% of GDP, which is below the alliance’s recommended target of 2%. Some countries, such as Germany and Italy, spend even less, with their defense budgets accounting for only about 0.9% and 0.8% of GDP, respectively.
However, there are some positive trends emerging within NATO. In recent years, several countries have increased their defense spending, including Poland, which has pledged to reach 4.5% of GDP by 2026. The Baltic states, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, have also announced plans to increase their defense spending to around 3-4% of GDP.
The European Defense Fund (EDF) has been established to support the development and procurement of new military technologies within the EU. The fund aims to promote greater cooperation and coordination among EU member states on defense issues and to reduce their reliance on US-made military equipment.
Overall, while NATO countries still have a significant gap to close in terms of defense spending compared to Russia, there are encouraging signs that some countries are taking steps to address this issue.