On 7 July 2026 NATO held a key Defence Industry Forum in Brussels.
The meeting focused on building European long‑range targeted capability.
A UK‑led plan won a $50 billion investment to fund new weapons and technology.
NATO leaders used the forum to call on partner nations to lift defence spending to the level of the United States.
Former US President Donald Trump used the stage to attack European allies, revive the long‑standing Arctic disagreement and declare the end of a ceasefire with Iran.