Defence Priorities for NATO’s Northern Flank

In response to the growing activity of the Russian Navy and Air Force in the North Atlantic, NATO is strengthening its ability to conduct a collective-defence mission in Northern Europe. The priority for the countries of the region is to augment the sea and air capabilities. Given differences in thr...

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Main Author Lorenz, Wojciech
Format Paper
LanguageEnglish
Published Poland Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych 2019
Polish Institute of International Affairs
SeriesPISM Bulletin
Subjects
Geopolitics
Governance
International relations
Military policy
Security and defense
trade
military threats
northern flank
NATO
Russian Navy and Air Force
security and defence
growing military activity of Russia
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Summary:In response to the growing activity of the Russian Navy and Air Force in the North Atlantic, NATO is strengthening its ability to conduct a collective-defence mission in Northern Europe. The priority for the countries of the region is to augment the sea and air capabilities. Given differences in threat perception and limited funds, some investment in land forces has been postponed, which may hinder their use on the Eastern Flank of the Alliance if needed.