Europe's Defense Shift: NATO Members Achieve 2% Target for the First Time – and Are Already Discussing 5%
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In 2025, all 32 NATO member states achieved the defense spending target of 2% of GDP, marking a significant milestone. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced plans to increase this target to 5% by 2035. European NATO partners and Canada saw a 20% increase in defense spending, with Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia surpassing the 3.5% target. The report emphasizes the need for enhanced European defense production capabilities to meet these new goals.
Dr. Klaus WeberSun Mar 29 2026Loading...
