By Lili BayerBRUSSELS, July 3 (Reuters) - NATO leaders gathering for a summit in Ankara on July 7-8 will discuss a host of challenges facing the alliance, from Europe taking on more responsibility for the continent’s security to boosting defence industrial production.Some officials worry the Iran war could overshadow the gathering, but hope leaders will remain focused on the alliance’s core business: defence and deterrence.Here is a look at the main challenges facing NATO in the months and years to come:KEEPING TRUMP IN

The summit in the Turkish capital tests whether NATO can renew its unity, adapt to new threats, and fully recognize Türkiye’s strategic role

As allies gather in Ankara, Turkey's rising influence, US retrenchment, and uneven burden sharing will test whether NATO can convert pledges into action.

It is critical to ensure that US and European efforts to strengthen their respective defense industrial bases are reinforcing and mutually beneficial.

By Lili BayerBRUSSELS, July 3 (Reuters) - NATO leaders gathering for a summit in Ankara on July 7-8 will discuss a host of challenges facing the alliance, from Europe taking on…

NATO leaders convene in Ankara facing critical challenges: maintaining US commitment amid Trump's skepticism, Europe increasing its security role, and boosting defense spending.…

NATO leaders meet in Ankara to address tensions with Trump and reaffirm commitments to defense spending and European security.

A major challenge for the alliance is how to turn money into new military capabilities in a short timeframe.

A major challenge for the alliance is how to turn money into new military capabilities in a short timeframe.

Data centres are mostly not built to withstand hostile attack, and the Iranian drones that struck Amazon's sites in the Gulf showed that threat is no longer hypothetical.…