On 7 July 2026 NATO held a key Defence Industry Forum in Brussels.
The meeting focused on building European enhanced strike capability.
A UK‑led plan garnered a $50 billion investment to fund new weapons and technology.
NATO leaders leveraged the forum to call on partner nations to lift defence spending to the level of the United States.
Former US President Donald Trump hijacked the platform to criticise European partners, reignite the long‑standing Arctic disagreement and announce a truce with Tehran.