The same thing that happens in the economy, where resources are limited and needs infinite, also happens in the economy. Protecting every centimeter of territory is impossible no matter how much money you invest.
The wars that are taking place in Ukraine and in are demonstrating that the union of the massive drone attacks with the classics missile offensives does impossible to effectively defend 100% of the airspace.
In that sense, Justin Bronk, air power expert at the UK’s Royal United Services Institutehe assured, in statements to the media which in modern warfare “you can never protect everything.”
In fact, the defense specialist has assured that the West’s effort to build large protective shields against air attacks is a “wrong” approachsince “it is completely impossible to defend everything.”
There are limitations that make it an impossible mission to make every inch of land impassable.. It is not only about the money or personnel necessary to carry out this utopia, but also the limited availability of defensive systems.
Justin Bronk has given as an example that To defend 100% of European territory from possible Russian attacks it would be necessary “the entire European military budget and more”something totally unfeasible, since Wars are not won just by defending themselves.the attack (and the investment of resources in it) is essential.
Prioritize which areas are defended and which are not
Not even twice as many Patriot missiles would help Europe stay completely safe from Russian air offensives. However, this does not mean being at the mercy of the potential enemy. What needs to be done, according to Bronk, is prioritize which areas are defended and which are left most unprotected.
“Is it possible to provide highly effective anti-drone protection for specific areas or objects? Yes. Is it possible to protect everything that way? No”the defense expert has expressed in this regard.
