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Sweden’s air force chief warns NATO could lose a future European war unless weapon development accelerates, citing Ukraine’s rapid adaptation. He urges wartime industry-academia integration and highlights Sweden’s GlobalEye program as a model.

Learning Outcomes 

  • Explain why accelerated innovation and adaptation are critical for NATO’s readiness in future conflicts, using lessons from Ukraine as an example.
  • Describe the role of industry, academia, and military collaboration in developing wartime capabilities and advanced technologies.
  • Identify the strategic importance of platforms like Sweden’s GlobalEye AEW&C, and how integrated development cells enhance operational planning. 

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