Event Brief
European NATO members’ defence spending rises fastest since
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
Summary: Military spending by European NATO members rose faster last year than at any time since 1953.
WHO: European NATO members
WHAT: Defence spending increase across European NATO members
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 4:11 AM ET
WHERE: Europe
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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