Defense experts say higher spending is warranted, especially on ground-based ... Jan Kallberg, a security expert at the Center for European Policy Analysis, said "the major challenge in NATO is not ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth meets Baltic leaders to discuss defense spending, ensuring 5% GDP investments in 2026.

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The head of the NATO military alliance warned Monday that no country could have an opt-out from a massive new hike in defense spending, and that progress they make ...

NATO leaders agreed on a massive hike in defense spending Wednesday after pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, and expressed their “ironclad commitment” to come to each other’s aid if attacked.

NATO leaders agreed on a massive hike in defense spending Wednesday after pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, and expressed their “ironclad commitment” to come to each other’s aid if ...

Italy, along with other NATO countries, has agreed to sharply increase defence spending over the next decade, but Giorgia ...

NATO foreign ministers are debating a U.S. demand for a big increase in defense spending, President Donald Trump's administration wants to focus on security challenges outside of Europe.

NATO leaders are expected to agree by Wednesday that member countries should spend 5% of their gross domestic product on defense. Only the new investment pledge will not apply to all of them.

NATO leaders have agreed on a massive hike in defense spending after pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump and expressed their “ironclad commitment” to come to each other’s aid if ...

The second spending basket is easy for most nations, including Spain. Much can be included. But the 3.5% on core spending is a massive challenge.

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — NATO leaders agreed on Wednesday on a massive hike in defense spending after pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, and expressed their “ironclad commitment ...

But the 3.5% on core spending is a massive challenge. Last year, Spain spent 1.28% of GDP on its military budget, according to NATO estimates, making it the alliance’s lowest spender.