Alarm Grows Over Weakened Militaries and Empty Arsenals in Europe.

The article discusses the weakened state of European militaries and their limited resources due to budget cuts and a decline in the weapons industry. It highlights the lack of deployable tanks and artillery in the British military, as well as the insufficient capabilities of France, Denmark, and Germany. The article warns that if Russia wins in Ukraine, it could rearm and cause trouble elsewhere. The erosion of Europe's industrial capacity to produce weapons poses a challenge, as most governments face budget constraints and opposition to cutting welfare spending for defense. NATO allies, including Germany and the UK, are facing challenges in meeting defense spending targets set by the alliance. Some countries have increased their military spending in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but concerns remain about the time it will take for European countries to strengthen their defense capabilities and the potential threat posed by Russia in the future. [Extracted from the article]