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U.S. urges NATO partners toward "path" to 5% defense spending, not overnight target
2887337 · April 5, 2025
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The Secretary of State urged NATO allies to move toward a defense-spending path that could reach 5% of GDP over time, emphasizing capability and burden-sharing rather than an immediate shift.
At a State Department briefing, the Secretary of State urged NATO allies to pursue a trajectory of increased defense spending that could reach "up to 5%" of GDP over time, while stressing that capability matters more than a simple spending number. "We think that's what NATO allies need to be spending for NATO to face the threats…
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