NATO defense ministers signed new policy directions this week that call on members to invest more in air defense and deep strike capabilities.. The need for large investments in digital modernization is also noted.. It is reported by Bloomberg.

Specifically, Germany has set up a €100 billion ($107 billion) fund to help its budget meet NATO's 2% GDP target.. This will happen after many years of lagging behind, and later - the delivery of heavy weapons to Ukraine. The country is ready to increase its defense budget by 10 billion euros next year, according to people familiar with the country's plans..

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France is also looking to improve its military for high-intensity warfare.. The government announced a new six-year financing plan of 400 billion euros for 2024-2030, a third more than the current spending plan.

According to representatives of the French military manufacturer Nexter, Russian troops in the Donbas sometimes fired as many shells from artillery in a week as all Caesar guns during 13 years of operation..

The problems in the UK army could be even more serious. The country, according to insiders, does not have the resources to wage a modern war. The British will have to invest heavily in army modernization programs.

Earlier, NATO stated that Ukraine needs more ammunition for the war against Russia.