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NATO Defense Spending Skyrockets: Key Takeaways

  • Writer: RM
    RM
  • 3 days ago
  • 1 min read
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  • Historic Increase: Nearly all NATO members commit to raising defense spending from 2% to 5% of GDP by 2035.

  • U.S. Pressure Wins: The agreement is a direct result of strong U.S. leadership demanding equitable burden-sharing.

  • Spain Opts Out: Only Spain resisted the push, committing to a meager 2.1% of GDP.

  • Top Spenders (2024 GDP): Poland (4.12%), Estonia (3.43%), and the U.S. (3.38%) lead the alliance.

Implications: Funds will be used to modernize armed forces, acquire advanced equipment, and dramatically strengthen deterrence.

Conclusion: The era of European free-riding is over; NATO is finally forced to prioritize collective defense.


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