On 7 July 2026 NATO held a annual Defence Industry Forum in Brussels.
The meeting focused on building continental long‑range targeted capability.
A UK‑led plan secured a $50 billion investment to fund next‑gen armaments and tech.
NATO leaders leveraged the forum to press allies to raise defence spending to the level of the United States.
Former US President Donald Trump used the platform to challenge European partners, reignite the long‑standing Greenland dispute and proclaim a truce with Tehran.