A NATO defense minister warns that the alliance needs to learn how to disperse weapons production before it's at war
Latvia is watching how Ukraine's arms makers work during wartime, including by producing in a host of sites so none can be a single point of failure.
NATO defense minister Raivis Melnis of Latvia warned that the alliance must learn how to disperse weapons production to better withstand attacks in wartime. Ukraine, which already operates this way, offers a model for NATO to follow, Melnis argued. He called for partnerships between Latvian and Ukrainian defense companies to share knowledge on this matter.
Ukrainian arms manufacturers split their production across multiple sites, operate underground and can move their facilities to avoid devastating attacks. In contrast, many European companies concentrate their operations in larger factories, which could be a single point of failure. This practice would be more difficult for Western firms accustomed to peacetime production, Melnis said.
Ukraine has provided compensation for businesses affected by Russian attacks and is planning more support. Ukrainian officials have urged Western companies to adopt a more dispersed approach to prepare for a potential wider conflict.
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