US EditionNATO allies agree to higher 5% defense spending target
SOUTH HOLLAND, NETHERLANDS, JUN 25 – NATO members agreed to more than double defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, addressing threats from Russia and enhancing collective military capabilities, officials said.
- At the NATO summit in The Hague, on Wednesday, members endorsed a goal to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035.
- U.S. pressure and concerns over Russia's unprovoked Ukraine war prompted NATO allies to set a 5% GDP defense spending target by 2035, amid reservations from some members like Spain.
- NATO's 32 members commit to investing 3.5% of GDP in core defense and 1.5% in infrastructure by 2035, reflecting a unified response to security threats including Russia.
- Despite Spain's exemption, the NATO defense spending pledge aims to boost industries and create jobs, with a review scheduled for 2029 to monitor progress.
- Beyond national spending, NATO leaders aim to develop a European Defence Union with centralized procurement and strategic coordination by 2035.
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