NATO Allies Boost Defense Targets Amid Rising Tensions
NATO announced plans to increase its deterrence and defense capabilities with new targets, as stated by Secretary-General Mark Rutte. The announcement comes ahead of a crucial defense ministers' meeting in Brussels, with a focus on prioritizing air and missile defense, long-range weapons, and logistics amid heightened tensions.
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Amid rising global tensions, NATO is set to bolster its deterrence and defense capabilities with new, ambitious targets. The announcement was made by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, in anticipation of an upcoming meeting with defense ministers in Brussels. This strategic move comes just weeks before the NATO summit scheduled in the Netherlands.
Secretary-General Rutte highlighted the significance of these targets, which delineate the forces and precise capabilities that each NATO ally must contribute. Key priorities include air and missile defense, long-range weaponry, logistics, and extensive land maneuver formations.
Currently, NATO's defense expenditure target stands at 2% of GDP, a benchmark met or exceeded by 22 out of its 32 member nations. Nevertheless, following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, many NATO leaders advocate for a heightened target, arguing the existing figure is inadequate in light of the perceived increased threat from Russia.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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