NATO to discuss increasing defense spending to 3.5% of GDP soon – Rutte
The future quota for defense spending of NATO countries will be well over 2% of GDP. The decision on the amount will come in the next months, according to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, reports Welt.
NATO Ally Backs Trump's Defense Spending Demands: 'You Can Never Feel Safe'
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has declared that any effort to end Russia's war in Ukraine must fully involve Kyiv.
Pentagon says US defense, NATO chiefs discuss need for more spending, lethality
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte discussed the alliance in a call on Wednesday, including "building a stronger, more lethal NATO Alliance" and raising allied defense spending,
Lithuanian president backs Trump’s NATO defense spending goal amid ongoing Russian threat
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda says that any peace settlement in Ukraine must involve Kyiv and come with more defense spending by regional countries to deter future Russian aggression.
Two NATO Allies Commit to 5% Defense Spending Amid Trump Pressure: Report
Lithuania and Estonia have become the first NATO members to pledge an increase in defense spending to five percent of GDP, according to a report.
What's Stopping NATO Countries From Boosting Defense Spending?
European countries have ramped up defense budgets since Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine in 2022. And many leaders have said the increased spending must continue to counter the growing military threat from Moscow.
Trump to squeeze NATO allies who aren’t paying what they owe, US’ national security advisor says
During remarks via satellite to the World Economic Forum in Davos last week, Trump pressed NATO nations to up their NATO ...
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Belgium's Bart De Wever Emphasizes NATO's Importance
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever stressed the importance of the NATO alliance with the U.S. at his first European summit. He announced plans to increase Belgium's defense spending to 2% of GDP, ...
EU leaders to huddle on defense against Russia, economy, and US
Antonio Costa, the president of the European Council of EU leaders, has billed the one-day gathering as a 'retreat' devoted ...
European leaders meet to discuss defense strategy
While European leaders agree on the need for increased defense spending, another goal, European weapon system consolidation, might help reduce costs.
Ships, sea drones and AI: How NATO is hardening its defense of critical Baltic undersea cables
After a series of suspected undersea cable cuttings, NATO has launched a new surveillance and deterrence mission to protect ...
Trump uniquely placed to ‘whisper’ in Erdogan’s ear over Turkish regional ambitions: Greek defense minister
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said NATO needs to take seriously Turkey's expansionist ambitions and President ...
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Former British Commander Gives Five Reasons Why NATO May Not Defeat Russia
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Preparing for the Next Conflict: How NATO is Fortifying Its Defenses
NATO has also taken steps to ensure its members are positioned effectively against threats in sufficient numbers and ...