As European militaries face the threat of a potential Russian invasion, military analysts argue for the reconsideration of cluster munitions. Despite their controversial nature and international bans, analysts from the Royal United Services Institute suggest that without the support of US forces and with existing limitations in personnel, Europe may struggle to counter effectively against sophisticated Russian air defenses. These munitions could degrade Russia's air defenses, which are far more advanced than NATO's and crucial for maintaining European air operations against potential threats.
"NATO land forces are overwhelmingly dependent on air power for fires. Without large-scale US assistance, however, European air forces would currently struggle to roll back dense and integrated air defense systems protecting Russian forces."
"Modern Russian air defense systems have far greater range, are more mobile, more resilient and significantly more lethal than any faced by NATO forces in conflict."
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