LONDON: Europe has wide “shortfalls” in its military capabilities which leave it “ill-prepared” as the war in Ukraine grinds on, a new report said on Tuesday.
With the new security strategy of US President Donald Trump´s administration forcing European countries to rethink defence policies, four years of war in Ukraine has spurred efforts to boost military capabilities, the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) said in its annual report.
The 2026 edition of the Military Balance report by the London-based institute notes that the United States is seeking to refocus its efforts on protecting its own territory.
