NATO says ministers will strengthen deterrence and defence - Speech Brief
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NATO says ministers will strengthen deterrence and defence

Key points

  • Agree ambitious capability targets
  • Sustain support for Ukraine and pursue peace

TL;DR

  • NATO Defence Ministers meet in Brussels ahead of The Hague Summit to agree ambitious capability targets and boost deterrence.
  • Allies will prioritise air and missile defence, long-range weapons, logistics and large land manoeuvre formations.
  • NATO calls for significantly higher defence spending, increased defence production, and a new defence investment plan at the Summit.
  • NATO reiterates long-term support for Ukraine; Ukraine Defence Contact Group and NATO-Ukraine Council will meet.
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