{
  "id": 15193549,
  "title": "Defence technologies, smart mobilisation can help Europe amid shortage of mobilisation resources – Zaluzhny",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/defence-technologies-smart-mobilisation-can-help-europe-amid-shortage",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T12:27:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1221914.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukraine's Valeriy Zaluzhny, the former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, discussed defense technologies and mobilization challenges with Dutch officers at a higher defense education program. Zaluzhny stressed that Europe must develop new doctrines and security systems that account for modern warfare realities, not just technology and drones, but also tactics for their use and integration into armed forces. He criticized old systems that rely on inertia, with arms manufacturers securing multimillion-dollar contracts for years to come, potentially losing ground to cheaper drones. Zaluzhny highlighted personnel shortages as a critical issue for small European nations lacking large mobilization resources, stating that the solution lies in implementing defense technologies and smart mobilization. He emphasized the necessity of political will, clear goals, and a strategic plan, acknowledging that Europe possesses the resources and technology, as well as Ukraine's unique experience in modern warfare.",
  "summary": "Ukraine's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (2021-2024) Valeriy Zaluzhny discussed challenges to international security with officers from the Netherlands who are participating in the Higher Defense Education program.",
  "key_points": [
    "Valeriy Zaluzhny discusses defense technologies and mobilization challenges with Dutch officers.",
    "Europe needs new doctrines and security systems for modern warfare realities.",
    "Personnel shortages in small European nations require smart mobilization solutions."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}