NATO nears 5% defense spending target amid rising security challenges

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NATO appears poised to embrace a 5% defense spending target as geopolitical pressures mount. U.S. officials and alliance members stress that achieving this benchmark is vital for maintaining credibility and ensuring collective security. Discussions ahead of the summit underscore a broader commitment to strengthening military readiness amid escalating global threats.

theepochtimes.com / Hegseth Confident NATO Will Commit to 5 Percent Defence Spending Target

nypost.com / Hegseth warns NATO can’t be centered around ‘reliance on America’

cnbc.com / Like it or not, NATO’s hitting a 5% defense spending target, U.S. says

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