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Trump wants NATO to spend more on defence. Europe now has a plan to prove it can
Published 7 July 2026 ยท europe
NATO members are discussing defense spending at the Ankara summit amid US pressure. European nations and Canada have increased defense budgets since 2017. Four countries
NATO members are discussing defense spending at the Ankara summit amid US pressure. European nations and Canada have increased defense budgets since 2017. Four countries are developing a new financing model to speed up defense investments. Another proposal involves a bank to fund defense and security initiatives. These efforts aim to strengthen collective defense and support Ukraine's resistance.
Published: July 7, 2026 โข 5:38 PM IST ยท Updated: July 7, 2026 โข 6:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
NATO members are discussing defense spending at the Ankara summit amid US pressure.
European nations and Canada have increased defense budgets since 2017. Four countries are developing a new financing model to speed up defense investments.
Another proposal involves a bank to fund defense and security initiatives.
These efforts aim to strengthen collective defense and support Ukraine's resistance.