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Bulgaria Meets the NATO Requirements of 2% of GDP for Defense
Bulgaria has joined the ranks of 18 NATO nations meeting the alliance's criterion of allocating 2 percent of GDP for defense spending, announced Defense Minister Todor Tagarev. Speaking from Brussels, where he attended a meeting of NATO defense ministers, Tagarev emphasized Bulgaria's commitment to meeting and exceeding the defense expenditure benchmark.
Greece to join the European Air Shield initiative
Defence Minister Nikos Dendias will sign an agreement for Greece's accession to the NATO missile-defence project European Sky Shield initiative on Thursday in Brussels.
The Sky Shield air defense system, initiated by Germany, intends to bolster NATO's protective capacity over Europe.
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18 NATO states to hit spending target
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said yesterday that 18 of the alliance's 31 countries are set to meet the defence spending target of two percent of gross domestic product in 2024.
The release of the new estimates came after Donald Trump rattled the alliance by saying he would "encourage" Russia to attack members who were not meeting the obligation.
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Stoltenberg Acknowledges US Discontent with NATO Allies' Defense Spending
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has once again criticized US President Donald Trump while simultaneously acknowledging America's right to express dissatisfaction over the inadequate defense spending of its European allies. Stoltenberg's remarks came during a press conference preceding a meeting of defense ministers from NATO member countries in Brussels.
NATO chief says US needs allies after Trump suggests abandoning laggards
NATO said on Wednesday that Europe had increased its spending on defense and the United States needed allies, days after former US President Donald Trump suggested that Washington might not protect countries that did not spend enough.
Secret information leaked: NATO did not know this
According to the Financial Times, citing information from the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service, Putin is preparing for that conflict within the next 10 years.
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Trump Adviser: No NATO Protection if Countries Don't Pay!
A top national security adviser to Donald Trump has said that if the former president is returned to power, he will push for changes to NATO that could see some member countries lose their protection against external attack.
Europe Needs 10 Years to Fortify Defense Readiness
Armin Papperger, CEO of the renowned German arms company "Rheinmetall," issued a stark warning, asserting that Europe requires a decade to achieve full readiness to defend itself. Citing concerns over depleted weapons depots and the redirection of ammunition to Ukraine, Papperger's remarks echo a growing sense of urgency in the face of evolving geopolitical tensions.
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Trump defiant after backlash over NATO remarks
Former U.S. president Donald Trump defended his record on NATO Monday, saying he had made it "strong" after sparking a firestorm of criticism over comments downplaying his commitment to the alliance.
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'NATO cannot be an alliance a la carte,' says EU's Borrell
NATO "cannot be an alliance a la carte," EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Monday after Donald Trump downplayed his commitment to NATO's security umbrella in Europe if he becomes U.S. president again.