NATO nation risks Trump's fury as it is 'unsure' it can hit 2% defence spending

NATO nation risks Trump's fury as it is 'unsure' it can hit 2% defence spending

Donald Trump has made it clear he believes NATO nations should be spending considerably more on defence than the current 2% target.

Of the 32 NATO member states, 22 reached the defense spending target of 2 percent of GDP last year. This is significantly more than in 2023, when only 11 members reached the target. Meanwhile, Slovenia increased its defense spending from 1.32 to 1.37 percent of GDP last year.

In 2024, the 32 NATO member countries together spent $1,303 trillion on defense. This figure exceeded forecasts.

NATO allies increased defense spending by 19.4% in 2024: Report

Their defense spending increased for 10th consecutive year, and it amounted to 2% of their combined GDP, which is guideline met by 22 allies, according to Secretary General Annual Report 2024 - Anadolu Ajansı

NATO members spent $1.3 trillion on arms last year

22 out of 32 countries met the 2% GDP spending target, the alliance said on Thursday.

DEXYPTAGE - Eight of the 32 members of the Transatlantic Organisation are still not meeting the target, while the target is expected to be raised in June.