The Limits of Green Defence: NATO, Climate Security, and Modern Warfare

Jul 2, 2026 | Lou Didelot
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Modern military power depends on mobility. NATO’s fighter aircraft, naval fleets, transport systems, and surveillance infrastructure all require enormous amounts of fuel to sustain readiness and deterrence. Extreme weather events now threaten military infrastructure, melting Arctic ice intensifies geopolitical competition in the High North, and supply-chain instability becomes a growing strategic concern for allied governments.