Defense companies from NATO member states gathered in Ankara this week for an industry forum held alongside the alliance’s annual summit, where officials touted more than $50 billion in defense procurement and industrial agreements as allies sought to demonstrate their commitment to bolstering military spending. While some announcements involve firm contracts and procurement plans, others remain subject to further negotiations, approvals or future development.

The leaders of NATO are meeting in Turkey, and one of the biggest issues on the agenda will be defense spending.

ALBAWABA- NATO leaders gathered in Ankara on Monday for a high-level summit focused on strengthening collective defense, expanding defense-industrial co