NATO says Allies must boost defence spending and unity - Speech Brief
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NATO says Allies must boost defence spending and unity

Key points

  • Transatlantic relations require hard work, shared interests and political will
  • Allies commit to up to 5% GDP defence pledge, scale up production and sustain support to Ukraine

TL;DR

  • NATO reports that transatlantic relations require hard work, shared interests and political will to deliver security for about 1 billion people.
  • NATO notes Allies agreed to aim for up to 5% of GDP defence investment by 2035, to scale up defence production and to sustain support to Ukraine.
  • NATO emphasizes increased focus on Arctic security, specialised capabilities, and stronger cooperation with industry and the EU.
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