A high-ranking NATO official has urged business leaders across member states to shift their mindsets and operations toward potential wartime conditions, marking a stark warning about escalating global tensions.
Admiral Rob Bauer, Chair of NATO's Military Committee, emphasized during the NATO Military Chiefs of Defense meeting that private companies need to accelerate their planning and preparation for scenarios previously considered unlikely in peacetime.
"The private sector must transform from 'just in time' to 'just in case' thinking," stated Bauer during his address to industry leaders. He stressed that businesses should evaluate their supply chains, production capabilities, and resource management to support potential defense needs.
The admiral's comments reflect NATO's growing focus on total defense strategies, where civilian infrastructure and industrial capacity play key roles alongside military forces. This approach aims to strengthen societal resilience and industrial readiness across the alliance.
NATO officials point to recent global events, including ongoing conflicts and geopolitical tensions, as driving factors behind this urgent call for preparedness. The alliance seeks stronger cooperation between military and civilian sectors to address modern security challenges.
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