Before and during this year’s NATO summit, President Donald Trump was adamant that members of the alliance sincerely pledge to reach 5% of GDP spending by 2035.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte attempted to appease Trump’s pressure at the summit in Ankara, Turkey, this week by announcing new defense contracts that include increased funding for drone training, counter-drone technology, new aerial refuelers, and high-end space capabilities.
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