NATO warships are confronted with escalating threats in modern naval warfare, as highlighted by two senior commanders. Conflicts in Ukraine and the Red Sea have uncovered vulnerabilities of surface ships against advanced technologies like drones and missiles. NATO recognizes the need for layered defenses and increased ammunition stockpiles to enhance maritime security. Vice Adm. James Morley emphasized that the current situation demands a readiness for higher intensity operations, influenced by various global actors willing to engage militarily, which necessitates a reassessment of NATO's naval strategies.
The conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have exposed key vulnerabilities... and shown NATO what its naval forces need to operate in risky environments.
Ukraine and the Red Sea have revealed the need to be ready to deal with a higher level of intensity than we had previously scaled for.
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