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opinion12 hours ago•7 min saved

Trump offers Ukraine license to build Patriot missiles, signaling stronger NATO backing

An op-ed argues Trump’s call for giving Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot missiles would mark a major policy shift toward greater NATO support against Russia, with the U.S. and allies accelerating Patriot production (Lockheed Martin, RTX, Boeing) and expanding the supplier network in Poland and beyond; it also discusses Turkey’s F-35 status and suggests Ukraine could join the Patriot supply chain, framing the move as a win for Zelenskyy and a signal to Putin.

via Fox News|

#defense-spending #nato #opinion

geopolitics23 hours ago•11 min saved

Ukraine Leads Europe in Defense Spending as GDP Share Surges

Europe’s 2025 defense map shows Ukraine spending 39.56% of its GDP on defense, by far the continent’s highest share. Excluding Ukraine, European defense spending averages about 2% of GDP, with Eastern NATO members like Poland, Latvia, and Estonia spending the most and Western powers far lower relative to their size. NATO members aim to raise defense spending toward 5% of GDP by 2035, reflecting a shift toward rearmament amid the Russia-Ukraine war. The data comes from SIPRI’s Military Expenditures Database and is visualized in Voronoi, including a 2025 country ranking.

via Visual Capitalist|

#defense-spending #europe #geopolitics

world2 days ago•6 min saved

Ankara Summit Missed Turning Point: Europe Must Lead NATO

POLITICO’s From Across the Pond argues the Ankara NATO summit was a wasted opportunity: a boilerplate declaration, Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric, and no plan for Europe to assume core NATO duties. The piece urges Europe to draft a roadmap to take over defense responsibilities and reduce reliance on the U.S., signaling a shift toward a Europe-led alliance.

via politico.eu|

#defense-spending #donald-trump #europe-defense

world3 days ago•2 min saved

Trump orders trade halt with Spain amid NATO defense-spending dispute

At a NATO summit in Ankara, Donald Trump said he instructed the Treasury to cut off all trade with Spain, calling it a “wasted cause” and pressing Pedro Sánchez to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP. Spain argues it already spends about 2% and ranks seventh among NATO members, while Moncloa says it will respond calmly with supporting data. The confrontation follows prior threats over the use of U.S. bases near Iran and reflects ongoing tensions over allied burden-sharing in Europe.

via Euronews|

#defense-spending #donald-trump #nato

world3 days ago•7 min saved

Europe’s defense pivot: NATO allies harden stance amid Trump’s pressure

At the Ankara NATO summit, European allies shrug off Trump’s threats by pledging more defense spending and new capabilities, signaling a shift toward self-reliance; spending now accounts for about 43% of NATO’s total, with plans for drones and deterrence, while Trump’s public praise contrasts with privately more measured diplomacy.

via politico.eu|

#defense-spending #europe #greenland

world3 days ago•38 min saved

NATO Spending Canard: Why 5% GDP Isn’t the Measure of Alliance Strength

The Bulwark argues that fixating on a 5 percent of GDP defense-spending target distorts NATO’s purpose; military capability and alliance cohesion depend on how resources are used and integrated, not the raw spending percentage. It highlights Poland as a case study of strategic modernization, notes the U.S. budget supports global commitments, and calls for strengthening Europe’s defense-industrial base and burden allocation rather than chasing a single fiscal target, especially as Ukraine’s war exposes procurement weaknesses and the need for interoperable, capable forces.

via The Bulwark|

#burden-sharing #defense-spending #gdp

world4 days ago•4 min saved

Trump oscillates between fury and unity at Nato summit, Greenland gambit in play

At the Nato summit in Ankara, Donald Trump moved from scolding allies over defence spending and Iran to a softer, more united tone in private, even suggesting Patriot missile licenses for Ukraine and hosting a rambling end-of-summit press conference. He revived his Greenland bid and pressed concerns about alliances, while the final declaration reiterated Article 5; with no date set for the next leaders’ summit in Albania, European worries about deterrence and Putin linger.

via The Guardian|

#defense-spending #greenland #iran

world4 days ago•5 min saved

Trump publicly berates NATO, then privately signals he’ll stay aligned

At the Ankara NATO summit, Trump publicly criticized the alliance over defense spending and other gripes, including Spain. In a later private 30‑minute closing address, he softened his tone, praised allies, and signaled the U.S. wants to remain with NATO as European leaders credited his pressure on defense spending—though tensions over Iran and Greenland (and other issues) linger and keep observers guessing what comes next.

via Politico|

#defense-spending #europe #greenland

politics4 days ago•9 min saved

McConnell’s Health Absence Threatens Trump’s Pentagon Budget Push

Senate Appropriations Chair Mitch McConnell’s three-week hospitalization and uncertain health status threatens to derail Trump’s push for a roughly $350 billion Defense Department boost via a third budget reconciliation bill, complicating the GOP’s path in an already stalled appropriations process ahead of the midterms.

via Politico|

#budget-reconciliation #defense-spending #mitch-mcconnell

world4 days ago•3 min saved

Trump targets Spain over NATO spending, warns of cutting trade

At a NATO-related press conference in Ankara, Trump slammed Spain for not meeting defense-spending targets, saying he wants to 'cut off all trade' with Spain; Spain has raised defense spending to 2.1% of GDP in 2025 but lags behind the 5% by 2035 goal, a stance that drew reactions from Madrid and NATO allies while markets, including Spanish bonds and the IBEX, dipped.

via CNBC|

#defense-spending #nato #spain

politics5 days ago•4 min saved

Trump presses NATO on spending, Greenland tensions surface at Ankara summit

At the Ankara NATO summit, Donald Trump criticized European allies for not meeting defense-spending targets, pressed for bigger budgets, and raised Greenland sovereignty while signaling a possible lift of sanctions on Turkey and a forthcoming decision on F-35 sales, as the alliance pursues 3.5% GDP defense spending by 2026 and pledges continued support for Ukraine.

via Al Jazeera|

#ankara #defense-spending #greenland

world5 days ago•3 min saved

Trump floats US takeover of Greenland as NATO summit opens

At the NATO summit in Ankara, Donald Trump revived his bid for the United States to take control of Greenland, warning he could pull all American troops out of Europe if European allies do not tighten immigration and energy policies, and pressing them to meet a 3.5% GDP defence-spending target. He also criticized Denmark over Greenland’s ownership, suggesting US control, while UK leaders and other allies push back on burden-sharing; the discussion comes alongside ongoing defence-finance proposals such as a Canada-led lending scheme.

via The Guardian|

#defense-spending #europe #greenland

politics5 days ago•2 min saved

Trump pitches mega-bill plan to push voting reforms with defense funding

President Trump urged GOP leaders to attach the SAVE America Act voting reforms to a defense-spending bill using reconciliation to bypass the Senate filibuster, aiming to pass both before lawmakers’ summer recess. House Speaker Mike Johnson intends to try voting-restrictions again via the budget bill, despite conservative pushback. The reforms would require proof of citizenship to register and a photo ID to vote. Even if the measure advances, Senate approval remains uncertain and time is tight with lawmakers leaving in late July.

via USA Today|

#congress #defense-spending #politics

world5 days ago•10 min saved

Trump Pushes NATO to Meet 5% Defense Target at Ankara Summit

President Trump used last year’s NATO summit to secure a pledge from allies to boost defense spending toward 5% of GDP; as he heads to Ankara this week, he aims to enforce that commitment and advance a NATO 3.0 approach that would shift more security burden onto Europe while the U.S. refocuses elsewhere, though progress is uneven and tensions over Iran, Greenland, and other issues persist.

via HuffPost|

#5-percent-gdp #ankara #defense-spending

world5 days ago•9 min saved

Trump Faces NATO Rift as Iran Clash Tests Burden-Sharing at Ankara

Trump arrives at the Ankara NATO summit frustrated by European allies' responses to the Iran operation, accusing Spain and others of overflight denials and pressing for higher defense spending (5% of GDP) and stronger burden-sharing as the alliance weighs Ukraine and Russia strategy and long‑term NATO reforms; Whitaker says Trump is disappointed by allies' actions and political criticisms, with private talks expected to shape how partners meet U.S. leadership and defense commitments.

via Fox News|

#burden-sharing #defense-spending #iran