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NATO says Ankara summit shows NATO delivers

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Defence investment rising; NATO delivering results
Allies commit major procurement and sustained support for Ukraine

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Secretary General Mark Rutte said NATO delivers, citing rising defence investment, expanding production, and growing Allied responsibility.
Allies announced over EUR 50 billion in procurement, launched Drone Edge with USD 40 billion for uncrewed systems, and committed EUR 27 billion to modernise fuel infrastructure.
Allies pledged at least EUR 70 billion in military equipment, assistance, and training for Ukraine this year and next; NATO reaffirmed collective defence under Article 5.

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Create an account Reset password Already have an account? Log in From now on you can download videos from our website If you would also like to subscribe to the newsletter and receive our latest updates, click on the button below. Enter the email address you registered with and we will send you a code to reset your password. The password must be at least 12 characters long, no spaces, include upper/lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Click the button to return to the page you were on and log in with your new password. 08 July 2026 2 MIN READ The NATO Summit in Ankara concluded on Wednesday (8 July 2026). Secretary General Mark Rutte said the message from Ankara was clear: NATO delivers. He explained how defence investment was rising, new capabilities are being delivered, defence industrial production is expanding, and that European Allies and Canada are assuming greater responsibility for their security. “We are rebalancing our security for the better, and that is what NATO 3.0 is all about,” he said. The Secretary General highlighted the significant progress already made towards investing 5% of GDP in defence by 2035, with total defence and security spending already measuring around 4% just one year into the 10-year effort. “Our focus has now shifted decisively from setting targets to delivering results,” Mr Rutte said. “That means accelerating production, breaking down barriers, boosting resilience, investing in innovation, and working with partners to maximise cooperation.” The Summit underlined the growing importance of working with industry in strengthening NATO’s deterrence and defence. At the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum, governments and industry announced major new commitments, including over EUR 50 billion in new procurement deals. Allies also launched NATO’s Drone Edge, a major new initiative that will see USD 40 billion invested in uncrewed systems over the next five years. Mr Rutte also announced a historic step to enhance NATO’s fuel supply chain, helping ensure Allied forces have the energy supplies they need for warfighting readiness. “We know that this 27-billion-euro investment will modernise our existing fuel storage and distribution infrastructure and support new facilities including pipelines towards the eastern part of the Alliance,” he said. Allies also reaffirmed NATO’s unwavering support for Ukraine, pledging to provide at least EUR 70 billion in military equipment, assistance and training for Ukraine this year and again next year. The Secretary General said NATO will continue to ensure Ukraine gets what it needs as Russia continues to wage its brutal war. The Secretary General highlighted Alliance unity. “Here in Ankara, Allies reaffirmed their ironclad commitment to the collective defence under Article 5, that an attack on one is an attack on all, and we will stand together,” said Mr Rutte, “Our unity, solidarity, and collective strength remain the foundation of peace, security, and prosperity.” Link was copied to clipboard

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