‘Almost near consensus’: US reveals Nato close to deal on 5% defence spending goal
Thursday, 5 June 2025 NATO allies are nearing consensus on a new defence spending target of five per cent of GDP, according to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. This move aims to satisfy US President Donald Trump’s demand for increased contributions. The proposed benchmark includes spending on core defence and infrastructure.
The United States has called on NATO allies to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, in a marked escalation of previous expectations, drawing mixed reactions at a meeting of defence ministers in Brussels. U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, speaking on behalf of the Trump administration, said the era...
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Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte urged the UK government to hike its defence spending budget in a speech delivered in London on Monday. Speaking in Chatham House, Mr Rutte said: "We need a quantum..
Sir Keir Starmer welcomed Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte to Downing Street on Monday as pressure continues to mount on the Prime Minister to hike defence spending. The visit comes after Mr Rutte's..
Thursday, 5 June 2025
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