NATO launches talks on force levels, funding and new technologies for a potential Russian conflict
NATO has begun discussions on the troops, equipment and financing needed to counter a possible Russian attack, with a focus on 2029 capability goals.
NATO officials are convening to set 2029 capability targets that require every member state to commit specific forces and equipment for defending against a Russian assault. Delegates are weighing cost contributions, the consequences of a potential U.S. force cut, and whether to rely more on technologies like AI and robotics. A senior NATO diplomat highlighted the difficulty of matching ambition with political priorities.
The alliance will soon debate a broad political guidance that will shape a five-part Defence Planning Process, described as a transformation cycle rather than a quick fix. French Admiral Pierre Vandier, head of NATO transformation forces, emphasized the need for a lasting overhaul of the alliance’s war-fighting approach.
Why it matters
The outcome will shape NATO's readiness and resource allocation against a possible Russian threat.
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