Up to 350,000 additional troops against Russia: We need 35 to 50 new Brigers

Which countries will send additional forces?

The source, who asked not to be named, declined to give further details of the plans, which are classified. A brigade consists of 3,000 to 7,000 soldiers, so creating an additional 35 to 50 such units would be a major challenge.

In this way NATO seems to want to gather an additional 150mm. - 350mm. The army, against Russia!

In another sign of the scale of the challenge facing NATO as it improves its position to more seriously address the threat of a Russian attack after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, a source in security forces said that only Germany should quadruple its capabilities of its anti-aircraft defense.

At a summit held last year in Vilnius, NATO leaders agreed on the alliance's first major defense plans in more than three decades, and officials have since been working to translate the documents into specific military demands.

NATO leaders are expected to update the plans this week in Washington, at a summit marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the transatlantic security alliance. When asked to comment, a NATO official said those who draw up the alliance's military plans had "detailed the demands on troops and weapons for the alliance's defense."

The operational needs of the Allies

"Reastral and missile defense, long-range weapons, logistics and large formations for land manoeuvres are among our top priorities," the official added. NATO is likely to set more demanding targets for the capabilities of allies as we develop forces that can implement our plans and face the threats we face. We are confident that our deterrence is and remains strong.

Germany's defense ministry declined to comment on NATO's future plans as they are classified. He said all allies were to be coordinated with NATO's demands and that these efforts would continue next year.

It is unclear where NATO allies may draw the additional personnel for 35 to 50 brides, Reuters said, adding that troops could be sent by other parts of the armed forces, additional troops could be recruited, or NATO members could choose a mix of the two approaches.