# European military readiness and hybrid warfare concerns > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-military-readiness-and-hybrid-warfare-concerns > Updated: 2026-11-05T15:01:27.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The European Commission has issued warnings regarding the European Union’s ability to achieve its goal of full military readiness by 2030. A leaked draft of the 2027 work program suggests that despite defense spending reaching 418 billion euros in 2025, investments have not yet resulted in forces capable of rapid deployment, sustainment, and effective coordination. These challenges are exacerbated by potential reductions in American military presence in Europe and the threat of Russia testing NATO by 2030. In a related development, Portuguese Defense Minister Nuno Melo characterized the current environment as a “hybrid war,” citing bomb threats and emergency aircraft landings as attempts to destabilize democratic regimes. Melo emphasized the need for both the EU and NATO to prepare for such threats while noting that Portugal is pursuing significant investments in defense infrastructure and equipment to maintain operational capacity. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-05: Portugal Defense Minister warns of hybrid warfare in Europe Portuguese Defense Minister Nuno Melo warns of a growing hybrid war in Europe following recent bomb threats and aircraft emergencies, calling for increased NATO and EU preparedness. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portugal-defense-minister-warns-of-hybrid-warfare-in-europe ### 2026-11-05: European Commission warns of risks to EU military readiness goals A leaked European Commission draft warns that EU military readiness goals for 2030 are at risk despite record defense spending and rising hybrid threats. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-commission-warns-of-risks-to-eu-military-readiness-goals --- Cite as: European military readiness and hybrid warfare concerns. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-military-readiness-and-hybrid-warfare-concerns