The summit in Ankara aims to show allies are boosting defense spending amid U.S. pressure on spending targets
NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove firepower to Trump
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NATO is set to unveil billions of dollars in new military projects on Tuesday in an effort to convince U.S. President Donald Trump that allies are increasing defense spending and building real firepower, according to officials. The summit, held in Ankara, Turkey, comes as Trump has repeatedly questioned NATO's usefulness and pressed members to meet their pledge of spending 2% of GDP on defense. The U.S. currently spends about 3% of its GDP on defense.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to face U.S. anger over his defense investment plan, which critics describe as inadequate. Trump has hinted at resuming arms sales to Turkey, with whom he has warm relations, during his planned visit. The president has also boasted that the U.S. military has 'never been stronger,' though some allies remain on edge over his stance on the alliance.
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The U.S. currently spends roughly 3% of its GDP on defense.
according to CBS News — LatestThe president has at times questioned the usefulness and viability of NATO, keeping members of the 32-country alliance on edge for what he might say next.
according to CBS News — LatestHowever, Trump, who has warm relations with Erdogan, has hinted ahead of his planned visit to Ankara for the NATO summit that the sales could soon resume.
according to The Boston GlobeANKARA, Turkey (AP) — NATO on Tuesday will showcase a series of new military projects worth billions of dollars in an attempt to convince U.S. President Donald Trump that the allies are stepping up defense spending and converting investment into real firepower.
according to The Boston GlobeThe president’s trip to Turkey might also be awkward as he has recently revived a complaint from his first term about Nato members not meeting their pledge to pay out 2 per cent of their GDP towards the upkeep of the alliance.
according to The IndependentBut Sir Keir will be bracing for a backlash over his shambolic defence investment plan.
according to Daily Mail +1'And he is taking with him a Defence Investment Plan which he knows is not fit for purpose.
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