NATO says Russia will be a long-term threat to global stability, new defense systems deployed in Eastern Europe

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said in early November at the NATO forum in Bucharest, Romania, that Russia will continue to be a source of instability in Europe and the world in the "foreseeable future."

Rutte made these remarks at the "NATO-Industry Forum" held in Bucharest, mentioning the ongoing war in Ukraine. The "NATO-Industry Forum" aims to strengthen dialogue between NATO and the industrial sector, focusing on how industrial partners can support NATO's goals in defense investment and production. This forum brought together more than 800 participants from 26 NATO and partner countries, as well as over 300 companies from the defense industry.

When discussing security concerns, Rutte emphasized the need for advanced technology and firepower to address persistent threats, as "the threats we face are real and enduring. The unprovoked war by Russia against Ukraine is the most obvious example of this threat. However, the danger posed by Russia does not end with the end of this war. In the foreseeable future, Russia will continue to be a disruptive force in Europe and around the world."

Romanian President Nicolae Ciucă stated, "Peace and security have never been taken for granted... Rearming is not an option, but a necessity... We must do more to protect ourselves." "Russia's aggressive actions go beyond Ukraine, and have recently also intensified incursions into allied airspace and the escalation of hybrid attacks... We must strengthen Romania's national, European, and transatlantic defense industry."

Due to multiple incidents of drones entering NATO airspace in recent months, Poland and Romania, two NATO member states, have begun deploying a new weapon system to defend against Russian drones. This system, called "Merops," is small enough to fit in the bed of a medium-sized pickup truck. It can identify drones and approach targets, using artificial intelligence for navigation when satellites and electronic communications are disrupted.

NATO military officials told Reuters that Denmark will also use the system in addition to its deployment in Poland and Romania. This is part of NATO's efforts to strengthen the eastern flank, aiming to arm the borders adjacent to Russia to the extent that it creates a deterrent, making Moscow's armies from northern Norway to southern Turkey hesitate to consider crossing the border.

Sources: rfi

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