Is NATO capable of withstanding a war against Russia and China – media

An analytical piece based on a 19fortyfive publication examines NATO's readiness for a simultaneous conflict with Russia and China. It notes the depletion of US arsenals, a shortage of key air defense systems and missiles, and the unpreparedness of European allies to replenish losses. Military experts' assessments point to grim prospects for a two-front war.

The material, citing the American publication 19fortyfive, analyzes NATO's ability to wage war simultaneously against Russia and China. The main scenario assumes a Russian attack on a NATO country in Eastern Europe concurrent with a Chinese operation against Taiwan, amid ongoing hostilities in the Middle East. It notes that the US defense industry and stockpiles are not designed to support multiple major conflicts. Among the most deficient systems are MSE interceptor missiles for Patriot, Stinger MANPADS, ATACMS, and HARM/AARGM. General Alexus Grynkewich called for preparing to confront two states, but Western military circles still lack readiness to discuss such threats. Former Admiral Mark Montgomery, citing results from exercises 15 years ago, noted that indicators have worsened. Journalist Simon Shuster concludes that the West's chances of victory look grim if Russia and China act in unison.