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Iran's Strikes Expose Weaknesses in Europe's Air Defense

3/31/2026

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Iran's missile strikes, including Diego Garcia base, reveal vulnerabilities in Europe's air defense, Mauro Gilli, a military strategy expert, says.
The strikes show Iran can reach targets beyond its declared range and threaten major European cities, underscoring that military technology's effectiveness depends on deployment.
European nations must strengthen defense systems, a trend accelerated by the Ukraine conflict.
Even with Italy's AI-driven Michelangelo Dome, deployment and coordination across countries remain challenging.

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Iran's missile strikes, including Diego Garcia base, reveal vulnerabilities in Europe's air defense, Mauro Gilli, a military strategy expert, says.
The strikes show Iran can reach targets beyond its declared range and threaten major European cities, underscoring that military technology's effectiveness depends on deployment.
European nations must strengthen defense systems, a trend accelerated by the Ukraine conflict.
Even with Italy's AI-driven Michelangelo Dome, deployment and coordination across countries remain challenging.