European countries have ramped up defense budgets since Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine in 2022. And many leaders have said the increased spending must continue to counter the growing military threat from Moscow.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged EU nations to increase defense spending to meet or exceed the 2 per cent Nato target, echoing Donald Trump’s c
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Troops have travelled to Romania and Bulgaria to participate in NATO operation Steadfast Dart, which ministers hope will serve as a valuable proving ground for the British Army
Germany met NATO's target to spend 2% of its gross domestic product on defence in 2024, the government said on Monday, though well short of incoming U.S. President Donald Trump's call for as much as 5%.
Armed Forces minister Luke Pollard said the UK's participation "demonstrates our unwavering commitment to the alliance and showcases the UK's vital role within it".
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The return of Trump will once again put European defense spending levels at the center of the United States’ approach to NATO. Over the past several years, NATO members have boosted investments, with about 20 out of 32 members hitting the alliance’s benchmark of spending 2% of gross domestic product on defense.
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Trump has offered little insight into how he intends to fulfill his campaign pledge to end the fighting between Russia and Ukraine.
Soldiers are travelling to Romania by land, sea and rail to test NATO's capabilities to deploy at speed. The Steadfast Dart exercise comes ahead of the third anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine on Friday.
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