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NATO Allies Agree to Increase Defense Spending; Spain Secures Waiver

NATO allies agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, with Spain securing an exception due to budgetary concerns, despite threats from US President Trump.

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NATO Agrees to 5% GDP Military Spending Increase

NATO members, except Spain, will increase military spending to 5% of GDP as demanded by President Trump; this has caused defense company stocks to surge, with Babcock rising 13.2%.

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NATO Leaders Dine at Historic Palace Amidst Spending Tensions

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima hosted a NATO dinner at Huis ten Bosch palace in The Hague on Tuesday, aiming to foster conversation amidst tensions over military spending. US President Trump, arriving late, received special treatment, joining 65 other attendees, including Ukrainian President...

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NATO Doubles Down on Defense Spending Amidst Internal Disagreements

NATO allies agreed to more than double their defense spending by 2035, aiming for 5% of GDP, but disagreements arose over interpretation and implementation, exposing rifts on Ukraine and Russia.

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Zelenskyy Urges Increased Western Investment in Ukraine's Defense Sector

At the NATO summit in The Hague, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for increased Western investment in Ukraine's defense sector, citing a $35 billion potential hampered by lack of funding and the need to prevent components from reaching Russian weapons systems.

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NATO Summit in The Hague: Massive Security Operation Underway

The NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, from June 20-21, is a massive security operation costing €183.4 million, involving 45 heads of state and government, ministers, and approximately 9,000 security personnel, amid concerns about potential threats and geopolitical shifts.

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Zelenskyy Urges Increased Western Investment in Ukraine's Defense Sector

Addressing the NATO Defence Industry Forum, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged Western countries to boost investments in Ukraine's $35 billion defense sector, capable of producing over eight million drones annually, but currently underfunded by 40%, to prevent Western components from reaching Russi...

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Trump Reaffirms NATO Commitment Amidst Controversial Comments

At the NATO summit in The Hague, President Trump reaffirmed the US commitment to Article 5, compared a US strike on Iranian targets to the atomic bombings of Japan, and made comments on the Israel-Iran conflict, sparking international attention and debate.

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Spain to Study Construction of First Conventional Aircraft Carrier

The Spanish Navy commissioned Navantia to study building its first conventional aircraft carrier, addressing the vulnerability of depending on the F-35B, and potentially allowing for diverse aircraft options like the F-35C or Rafale M. The estimated 40,000-ton vessel would enhance naval power projec...

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Trump Threatens Spain with Tariffs Over NATO Defense Spending Dispute

At the NATO summit, Spain resisted pressure to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, prompting U.S. President Trump to threaten doubled tariffs on Spanish goods as retaliation; Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez defended the decision citing the need to protect Spain's welfare state, while others at th...

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NATO Summit in The Hague: Massive Security Operation Underway

The NATO summit in The Hague (March 21-22) will see 27,000 police and 10,000 military personnel securing the event due to heightened geopolitical tensions, costing an estimated €180 million. 45 heads of state are expected, with discussions including increased defense spending and various internation...

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NATO Allies Agree to Increase Defense Spending to Counter Russia

NATO allies agreed to raise core defense spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035, driven by concerns about Russia's military capabilities and influenced by recent US military actions in the Middle East; Spain is the only country that will not meet the target, but this will not block its adoption.

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