The wars in Iran and Ukraine have shown that NATO countries still face critical gaps when it comes to drones, low-cost air defense systems and long-range strike capabilities. At the same time, the conflict in the Gulf also reveals where manned systems retain advantages over unmanned ones.
13. April 2026
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13. April 2026
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Widespread destruction in Tehran following strikes by the US and Israel. (IMAGO/NurPhoto/Morteza Nikoubazl)
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