The Iran War’s Five Lessons for Europe
European NATO members can learn from the Iran War and Ukraine conflict to improve their military preparedness against Russia. Europe's defense capabilities are lacking, with insufficient stockpiles and a weak defense industrial base.
European NATO members should take note of the lessons from the Iran War and Ukraine conflict to build up their forces against Russia. The US was effective in Operation Epic Fury due to Israel's 'near-peer' capabilities and interoperability. Europe is shorthanded, with inadequate stockpiles to defend against drone and missile warfare. The UAE intercepted numerous ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones during the Iran War, highlighting the need for high-end interceptors and deep inventories of low-cost anti-drone systems. Europe's armories are bare, and replenishment has been slow due to a weak defense industrial base. Closing the gap could require spending $1 trillion.
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