NATO leaders are discussing an agreement to increase defense spending to 5 percent of GDP to meet U.S. President Trump's demands, raising military expenditures to about $2.4 trillion. During a meeting, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth noted that countries appear willing to enhance their spending to satisfy this target. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte suggested practical calculations where countries would spend 3.5 percent directly on military needs and 1.5 percent on associated defense initiatives. The challenge lies in gaining approval from member governments amidst economic constraints.
Hegseth expressed confidence that allies were prepared to push limits and meet the 5 percent spending goal by utilizing creative military expenditure calculations.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has proposed a strategy involving 3.5 percent direct military spending and 1.5 percent on 'defense-related' initiatives to satisfy spending goals.
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