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"If the United States Did Not Come to the Aid of Its Allies, It Would Be a Catastrophe"

Now28 August 2026 at 22:55

Major-General Isidro Morais Pereira warned that, should the United States not come to the aid of its allies, it would be a catastrophe. His statements come in the context of growing concerns regarding American military support to Europe.

The Major-General also pointed to significant problems in European defense capabilities. In particular, he warned about the shortage of ammunition existing on the European continent.

Furthermore, Isidro Morais Pereira expressed concern about the lack of anti-aircraft defense systems in Europe, which represents a significant vulnerability for European countries in the current geopolitical context.

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