Posted:
15.10.2025 12:05:37
NATO to discuss increasing combat capability
NATO defence ministers are discussing measures to increase the alliance's combat capability, as well as deterrence and defence strategies at a meeting in Brussels, RIA Novosti reports
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According to Secretary General Mark Rutte, the focus is on implementing the decisions of the Hague summit to increase military spending to 5 percent of GDP by 2035 and strengthening the defence industry.
Other items include NATO missions and operations, the new Operation Eastern Guardian, the UAV issue in the alliance's airspace, military aid to Ukraine and peace efforts to end the Ukraine conflict.
According to Secretary General Mark Rutte, the focus is on implementing the decisions of the Hague summit to increase military spending to 5 percent of GDP by 2035 and strengthening the defence industry.
Other items include NATO missions and operations, the new Operation Eastern Guardian, the UAV issue in the alliance's airspace, military aid to Ukraine and peace efforts to end the Ukraine conflict.
