
Secretary General Rutte will meet President Erdogan as European allies boost defense spending by 20% amid Russia fears
NATO to unveil major arms deals in Ankara ahead of Trump summit
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NATO is set to announce major arms deals during a visit by Secretary General Mark Rutte to Ankara, ahead of a summit with US President Donald Trump. Rutte will hold a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan before attending the NATO leaders' meeting.
According to Rutte, European NATO members and Canada increased defense spending by about 20% in real terms in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching a total of over $570 billion. This surge is driven by fears of Russia following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, as well as pressure from Trump, who has been "extremely forceful" in urging allies to boost spending. A 2025 report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute shows that the US supplied 58% of arms imports to 29 European NATO nations from 2021 to 2025, followed by South Korea, Israel, and France.
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NATO to unveil arms deals worth billions of dollars in Ankara before summit with Trump.
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"This is showtime," a senior European diplomat said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
according to The Korea HeraldEuropean nations will look to prove they're ready to play a greater role while also trying to keep Trump, and the vast might of the US military, as engaged as possible.
according to The Korea HeraldThe U.S. has also announced troop withdrawals from Europe, cut the forces it assigns to NATO’s defence plans – including an aircraft carrier, refuelling aircraft, fighter jets and drones - and launched a six-month review of its military presence on the continent.
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