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Primary focus of NATO's defense strategy update by end of 2025?
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NATO Chief Calls for Defense Spending Increase to 3.6%-3.7% of GDP, Citing Future Security Needs
Jan 13, 2025, 06:46 PM
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has called for increased defense spending among member nations, stating that the current target of 2% of GDP is insufficient for future security. Speaking at the European Parliament, Rutte suggested that NATO allies might need to spend between 3.6% and 3.7% of GDP on defense to meet future military goals. He emphasized the need for smarter spending and highlighted that technological innovation and joint procurement could potentially reduce the required spending level. Rutte also warned that without increased defense budgets, Europeans might need to consider learning Russian or relocating to New Zealand, underscoring the urgency of the situation.
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