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The military industrial capabilities of Western nations have been significantly reduced over years of peace, making rapid response to Russian expansion challenging. European defense manufacturing cannot match Russia's current production rates, and the US is shifting focus toward Indo-Pacific concerns rather than European defense. This strategic realignment leaves NATO potentially unprepared for immediate threats.