NATO's air surveillance is getting a makeover. The Netherlands and other European allies have decided not to go ahead with buying six Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft. This plan was meant to replace the old Boeing E-3A AWACS fleet. The U. S. pulling out of the program earlier this year made this decisi
NATO's new defense spending target of 5% of GDP by 2035, set at the 2025 summit, is a big deal. But it's not as straightforward as it seems. The plan splits spending into two parts: 3. 5% for traditional defense and 1. 5% for broader security needs. The problem? No one knows exactly what counts as t
NATO is in a hurry. They're pushing their members to boost their military power. Why? Because Russia is doing the same thing. This isn't just about having more weapons. It's about sending a message. A message that says, "We're ready, and we won't back down. " Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, has be
NATO leaders gathered in The Hague to talk about spending more on defense. This comes as Russia keeps pushing hard in Ukraine. But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wasn't in the main room. He was on the sidelines, meeting leaders one by one. Zelenskyy had a busy day before the big meeting. H
NATO allies are in a tough spot. The US wants them to spend more on defense. This is not new. But now, the US is pushing for a big increase. They want NATO countries to spend 5% of their GDP on defense. This is a lot more than the current target of 2%. Most NATO countries are already struggling to m
NATO's future has been a hot topic lately, with some high-profile figures suggesting the U. S. should consider leaving the alliance. Republican Senator Mike Lee and billionaire Elon Musk have both voiced their opinions on this matter, but it's important to note that their words might not translate i
NATO's largest combat exercises of 2025 are underway, with a focus on rapid deployment along the eastern border. This comes at a time when Europe is feeling the heat of uncertainty due to shifts in U. S. policy under President Donald Trump. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been pushing European al
NATO has a big plan to support Ukraine. All 32 allies have promised 41. 6 billion USD to keep Ukraine safe. This money will arrive by the end of 2025. NATO Deputy Secretary-General Radmila Shekerinska spoke about this promise at a meeting in Brussels. Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanish
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg once had a different view on defense spending. As the former Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, he often failed to meet NATO's 2% GDP defense spending target. But now, heading the world's most powerful military alliance, he has changed his mind. He credits form
NATO members, including the U. S. , U. K. , France, and Sweden, ramped up surveillance near Russia's borders on Tuesday. This heightened activity comes amid worries about Russia's suspicious actions, like cutting undersea cables and moving shadowy oil tankers. But this isn't new; NATO has been keepi
