NATO Allies Increase Defense Spending to 5% of GDP After 2025 Summit in The Hague
DEFENSE
Following the 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague, member nations have agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP to bolster their military capabilities. This initiative aims to address deficiencies in the defense industrial bases on both sides of the Atlantic, prompting the Atlantic Council to establish a task force to enhance US and European defense capacity and promote collaboration in defense technology and production.

Jan 15, 2026, 6:37 PM