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NavalEuropeSep 02, 2026

NATO sealift assumptions 'obsolete', report warns

A report warns that NATO's sealift assumptions are obsolete for modern conflict scenarios. Insufficient shipping capacity threatens rapid reinforcement plans. The findings call for renewed investment in strategic sealift. It highlights logistical vulnerabilities in alliance planning.

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