Russia's ongoing military activities and tank modernization efforts indicate a serious threat to NATO, potentially materializing sooner than the previously expected 2036 timeline, without the need to renew its tank fleet.

The American Institute for the Study of War warns that Russia is ramping up its military capabilities by boosting T-90 production and modernizing its armored fleet, signaling potential aggressive intentions.

Analysts believe that Putin may launch an invasion of NATO immediately after the Ukraine war concludes, with some suggesting an attack could occur even earlier than previously anticipated.

Internal documents from Russian tank manufacturer Uralvagonzavod reveal plans to increase T-90 production by 80% by 2028 and modernize over 2,000 tanks, including T-90M2 and T-72B3M models, between 2026 and 2036.

The reduction in Russian tank deployments on the front lines suggests a strategic shift towards preparing for a large-scale conflict, possibly against NATO.