WorldPublished: 6 July 2026 at 22:36

NATO chief calls for 'credible plans' to reach defence spending goals

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said members are now spending around 4% of GDP on defence.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that alliance members are currently spending approximately 4% of their gross domestic product (GDP) on defence. The remark came during his call for credible plans to achieve the set defence spending targets. No further details were provided regarding the specific goals or member commitments.

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