The European "New Model Army": The Urgent Reorganization of the Continent's Defense
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The European "New Model Army": The Urgent Reorganization of the Continent's Defense

SAPO Notícias7 September 2026 at 16:20

Europe faces the urgent need to reorganise its continental defence capabilities at a time when geopolitical threats are multiplying. The concept of a European "New Model Army" emerges as a response to this requirement for transformation of the continent's armed forces.

The text emphasises that Europe should not limit itself to building armed forces that function ideally only under optimal conditions. The real challenge lies in developing resilient military capabilities, capable of remaining operational even when almost everything fails.

The core idea argues that European armed forces need to be prepared to continue fighting in extreme crisis scenarios, where infrastructure and support systems may be partially destroyed or compromised.

This call for the reorganisation of European defence reflects a growing awareness that the continent's security depends on adaptable and robust military forces, capable of responding to complex and unpredictable threats.

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