The NATO Summit will be held in the Netherlands on 24-25 June 2025. The main issues that may be on the agenda at the Summit are strengthening the defense and deterrence capability, bolster the defense industry and support to Ukraine. In a global security environment shaped by conflicts in the Middle East and Asia, in addition to Ukraine, the Summit can be expected to have important consequences for the future of NATO. 

The US rhetoric on withdrawal from Europe is one of the most important factors affecting the agenda. This gap will have to be filled by the EU and non-EU countries. In this context, air and missile defense systems, artillery systems, ammunition and missiles, drone and counter-drone systems, military mobility, artificial intelligence, cyber and electronic warfare, strategic infrastructure are the critical capabilities set out in the white paper prepared by the EU. However, in addition to these capability shortcomings, the ability of armies to conduct high-intensity warfare, force structure, especially armored and mechanized warfare, logistic support system, medical treatment and evacuation system should also be emphasized. The fact that some of these militaries have focused on peacekeeping and crisis management for a long time and limit defense spending make it difficult for them to regain the capability for high-intensity warfare. Therefore, it will be tough for the EU to overcome this capability deficiency and regain deterrence and defense capability in a short period.