On 7 July 2026 NATO held a high‑profile Defence Industry Forum in Brussels.
The meeting focused on building European deep targeted capability.
A British‑driven plan won a $50 billion investment to fund next‑gen armaments and tech.
NATO leaders used the forum to urge partner nations to lift defence spending to the level of the United States.
Former US President Donald Trump used the platform to challenge European allies, re‑spark the long‑standing Arctic disagreement and declare the end of a ceasefire with Iran.