Event Brief
NATO Reports 20% Increase in Defense Spending
Filed: Mar 26, 2026 at 7:42 AM ET
Summary: NATO's European allies and Canada raised defense spending by nearly 20% in 2025, responding to US demands and threats from Russia.
WHO: NATO
WHAT: Increased defense spending
WHEN: Mar 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
WHERE: Europe and Canada
WHY: Responding to US President Donald Trump's demands and threats from Russia.
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