France’s top military chief, Thierry Burkhard, has warned that Russia is rapidly rebuilding its military and could pose a significant threat to European countries within five years. According to Burkhard, by 2030, Russia will regain the ability to pose a “real threat” to Western countries.
Burkhard made these comments in an interview with The Economist, stating that Europe needs to take action to address this growing concern. His estimate falls at the lower end of what his peers believe is a realistic timeline for when Russia might reach military parity with Europe.
Russia’s rearmament efforts are already having a noticeable impact on regional security, with concerns about its increasing use of drones and other advanced military technology. The situation has sparked discussions about how to counter these threats, including the potential role of interceptor drones in defending against Russian terror bombing.
As tensions between Russia and European countries continue to escalate, Burkhard’s warning serves as a reminder of the need for collective action to address this growing threat.
Source: https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/07/31/frances-top-general-says-russia-could-attack-in-five-years