NATO countries have reached an agreement on regional defense plans in the event of a Russian attack, Meduza has reported.
The plans, yet to be officially approved at the NATO summit in Vilnius, outline strategies for rapidly increasing troop presence on land and enhancing protection against potential attacks in the sea, air, cyberspace, and outer space.
Additionally, these plans will provide recommendations to alliance members regarding military modernization and logistics improvement. NATO members will also be urged to increase defense spending, with 2% of GDP becoming the alliance's minimum requirement.
"It involves recruiting more personnel, training, exercises, creating reserves, forming units, procuring equipment, and addressing production capabilities," stated Rob Bauer, Chairman of NATO's Military Committee.
NATO officials believe that implementing these plans will take several years for member countries, according to Reuters.
Following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the North Atlantic alliance has decided to completely reassess its defense concept. Specifically, the alliance is now prepared to defend "every inch" of its territory from day one of an attack.
The Baltic countries were among the first to demand a revision of NATO's defense concept, as it previously allowed for the occupation of their territories with liberation after 180 days. Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas warned that such a prolonged occupation by Russian forces could result in the complete destruction of any of the Baltic states.
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