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NATO deputy commander wants Turkey summit to spur more defense spending and show unity
Stringer said the alliance needs a credible path to 3.5% of GDP in defense spending and more production of artillery shells and other capabilities.
- Ahead of the Ankara summit on July 7-8, NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer urged the alliance's 32 members to display "cohesion and unity" and deliver "credible" plans.
- NATO expects nations to have a "credible path" to 3.5% of GDP by the summit, Stringer said; Defense Secretary Dan Jarvis noted British projections currently rise to just 2.68% by 2030.
- European nations are investing to generate a "really credible force," with some countries quadrupling production of 155 mm artillery shells—a ramp-up the alliance has not needed in decades.
- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a surprise six-month review of American forces in Europe last week, lambasting allies for failing to allow base access against Iran.
- Lindfors seeks a "clear vision" on how defense burdens should shift to understand what "NATO 3.0" looks like, warning that the alliance's "credibility" is at stake if members fail to translate promises into action.
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AP Exclusive: NATO deputy commander wants Turkey summit to spur more defense spending and show unity
LONDON (AP) — NATO's deputy commander told The Associated Press that he wants a summit in Turkey to spur member countries to spend more on defense, reaffirm support for Ukraine
·Toronto, Canada
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NATO summit should display unity and pledges to defense, deputy NATO chief tells AP
NATO's deputy commander said he wants a summit in Turkey to encourage member countries to spend more on defense and support Ukraine.
·New York, United States
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