Defence spending is rising, but so are Nato's targets
Berlin aims to hit NATO's defence spending goal six years early
The leaders of NATO are meeting in Turkey, and one of the biggest issues on the agenda will be defense spending.
ANKARA, July 7 (Reuters) - Five NATO members are projected to meet the alliance's goal of spending 3.5% of gross domestic product on core defence already in 2026, according to updated NATO data published on Tuesday…
Gathering in Ankara, Turkey, the 32 NATO leaders will take stock of their defense spending.
Gathering in Ankara, Turkey, the 32 NATO leaders will take stock of their defence spending
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The 32 nations agreed last year to invest 5% of their gross domestic product on defense.
According to Mark Rutte, European Allies and Canada spent nearly 20% more on core defense in 2025 than they had the year before
Under pressure from Washington, the impetus is on European NATO members at this week's summit in Ankara to show they can deliver on defense spending commitments.
Trump warns NATO members ahead of summit, as European nations prepare to announce record defence spending.
Leaders from NATO nations are gathering in Turkey to demonstrate progress made on a spending pledge made last year.
ANKARA, July 7 (Reuters) - Five NATO members are projected to meet the alliance's goal of spending 3.5% of gross domestic product on core defence already in 2026, according to…
ANKARA: NATO on Tuesday said core defense spending by Europe and Canada rose 11 percent in 2026, as US President Donald Trump pressures allies to make good on a vow to ramp up…
Europeans and Canadian allies are expected to spend $634 billion (€555 billion) on defence in 2026