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Two NATO Allies Commit to 5% Defense Spending Amid Trump Pressure: Report
Lithuania and Estonia have become the first NATO members to pledge an increase in defense spending to five percent of GDP, according to a report by the Financial Times.Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys and Estonian Prime Minister Kristan Michal confirmed their countries' commitment to strengthening defense capabilities in response to regional security concerns,
Trump says he is not sure US should be spending anything on NATO
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was not sure the United States should be spending anything on NATO, telling reporters the U.S. was protecting NATO members, but they were "not protecting us.
Even as Trump bashes Nato, most members spend over 2% on defence — some more than US
Even as US President Donald Trump continues to trash Nato, most members are spending more than 2% of their economy on defence and some of them are spending even more than the United States
Two NATO countries agree to reach 5% defense spending target
Lithuania and Estonia, following "good and constructive pressure" from the United States, have pledged to reach 5% defense spending, Financial Times reports. Lithuania plans to allocate 5-6% of its GDP to defense starting next year and at least until 2030,
A look at Trump’s NATO spending targets
The U.S. spends around 3 percent of economic output on defense{beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story
Donald Trump Pulling US Troops From Europe in Blow to NATO Allies: Report
President also plans to ask for "financial contribution" for maintenance of remaining troops, European diplomatic source said.
Trump’s Tough Stance Pushes NATO to Rethink Defense Spending and Unity
NATO Faces Pressure to Increase Defense Spending NATO is under renewed scrutiny following U.S. President Donald Trump’s sharp demands for increased defense contributions from European allies. Trump’s call for fairer burden-sharing has reignited debates on financial commitments,
NATO and Denmark agree allies must bolster defences in Arctic, source says
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen agreed at a meeting on Tuesday that allies need ...
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Preparing for the Next Conflict: How NATO is Fortifying Its Defenses
NATO has also taken steps to ensure its members are positioned effectively against threats in sufficient numbers and ...
Putin May Carry Out 'Mass Casualty Attacks' Against NATO, Expert Warns
Russia is "not constrained by the thought of large numbers of innocent victims," Russia expert Keir Giles told Newsweek.
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NATO office on Texas Air Force Base removes print of storied Nazi combat pilot and his plane
The foundation and the Jewish War Veterans of the United States called on the commander of the 80th Flying Training Wing, Col. Brad Orgeron, to remove the other prints. The Euro-NATO joint ...
NATO deploys 'sea drones' to safeguard undersea cable infrastructure
NATO will use uncrewed surface vessels or sea drones to monitor shipping in the Baltic Sea and protect undersea cable ...
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Partners in Peacemaking: How the United States and Europe Can End the War in Ukraine
It would be easy for President Donald Trump to exclude his European counterparts from peace negotiations to end the war in ...
NATO chief Rutte says Europe will pay for US arms for Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday urged the United States to keep supplying Ukraine with weapons to fight ...
Trump’s latest comments on NATO sent an unsettling signal
The more the Republican president talks about the NATO alliance, the greater the concerns about his commitment to the international partnership.