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2% defense spending benchmark
Coverage of 2% defense spending benchmark in the Nexus archive.
- Trump pushed NATO to spend big — now comes the harder question: Can Europe actually fight?
NATO allies are increasing defense spending to historic levels due to pressure from Donald Trump and Russia's war in Ukraine, with a goal of reaching 5% GDP by 2035. However, experts highlight a 'commitment gap' between spending and actual military readiness, as countries struggle to replenish war-depleted stockpiles and build sustainable combat capabilities.