Ukraine pushes NATO to favor faster, 'good-enough' weapons

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has prompted NATO to prioritize weapons that can be fielded quickly and in quantity rather than waiting a decade for perfect systems. Germany's vice chief of the army said his country is pursuing a pragmatic approach focused not on having the "perfect solution in 10 years, but usable capabilities today," adding that time is "a decisive factor of military credibility." Germany's chief of defense emphasized that the first question in procurement is whether a system is "available in time," warning Russia could be ready to attack NATO by 2029 and arguing it is "better...

to buy off the shelves than to procure something which has to be developed and will be here in 2035." Gen. James E.

Germany

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