insert_link World UK Defence Secretary Backs Trump’s Call for Increased NATO Spending by Europe The UK's Defence Secretary has said US President elect Donald Trump is right to push European nations to increase NATO defence spending. John Healey added that Trump's new administration is expected to remain committed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, despite previous criticism of the bloc by Trump. Simon Gaitán reports. todayNovember 12, 2024 17
insert_link World UK calls for increased Nato spending Britain's Defence Secretary has said that NATO countries should increase defence spending to match the UK's new commitment. It comes after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the UK's pledge to ramp up defence spending to 2.5% of GDP. Simon Gaitán reports. todayApril 24, 2024 18
World NATO showcases spending hikes in riposte to Trump By Max DELANY Brussels, Feb 14, 2024 (AFP) - NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday 18 of the alliance's 31 countries are set to hit its defence spending target this year, after Donald Trump threatened to encourage Russia to attack members not coughing up enough. The Republican White House frontrunner was widely rebuked after saying he would not defend NATO members who had not met their financial obligations, in […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 5