Most European armies cannot generate even one combat-capable brigade, which consists of 3,000-5,000 troops, while Ukraine has approximately 250 brigades across all sides, highlighting the severe force-generation gap European NATO members face.

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Shashank Joshi

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most European armies can't even generate one combat capable Brigade to give you a sense of what that is that's about you know 3 to 5,000 men in Ukraine on both sides on all sides there are perhaps 250 brigades in the country

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Ode to dread: Europe after TrumpThe Economist
Created: 8/11/2026, 7:02:23 AM

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