32 NATO Leaders Commit to Major Defence Boost

Under Trump's Pressure, NATO Vows 5% GDP Defence Spend by 2035; Spain, Belgium, Slovakia Raise Objections as Alliance Reaffirms 'Ironclad Commitment'

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NATO leaders agreed on Wednesday on a massive hike in defence spending after pressure from US President Donald Trump, and expressed their "ironclad commitment" to come to each other's aid if attacked.

The 32 leaders endorsed a final summit statement saying: "Allies commit to invest 5 per cent of GDP annually on core defence requirements as well as defence- and security-related spending by 2035 to ensure our individual and collective obligations."