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US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said the alliance needs to present clear steps to meet a defense spending target of 5% ...

NATO's chief aims to have member countries spend 3.5% of GDP on defense by 2032, a significant increase from the current 2% goal. This new target involves both direct military spending and related ...

NATO chief Mark Rutte wants member countries to agree at a summit in June to reach 5% of gross domestic product on defense-related spending by 2032, Dutch Premier Dick Schoof said Friday.

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NATO chief Mark Rutte wants member countries to agree at a summit in June to reach 5% of GDP on defense-related spending by 2032, Dutch premier Dick Schoof said Friday. US President Donald Trump has ...