A senior NATO military official issued a stark warning on Saturday regarding the soaring prices of ammunition, emphasizing that increased defense spending by allies does not necessarily equate to enhanced security. Dutch Admiral Rob Bauer, who chairs NATO’s military committee, voiced these concerns following a meeting of defense chiefs in Oslo.
Bauer highlighted the escalating costs of equipment and ammunition, noting that despite higher spending, NATO is paying significantly more for the same resources. This situation raises doubts about whether increased defense budgets effectively contribute to improved security.
NATO has been advocating for an expansion of defense production to meet the surging demand for weaponry and equipment since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Allies are not only supplying resources to Kyiv but also bolstering their own stockpiles.
A particularly pressing issue has been the shortage of 155mm artillery rounds, as Kyiv expends a substantial number of these shells daily in its conflict.
