5 percent Defense GDP. Rutte: NATO countries have agreed new goals

The head of NATO Mark Rutte announced that the ministers of the defense of the Alliance's countries agreed at a meeting in Brussels in the scope of defense capabilities. He also announced that he would propose a new goal of NATO expenditure for defense of 5 percent. GDP.

“We have agreed a new, ambitious set of goals regarding abilities and this is very important, because these goals describe exactly what abilities allies must invest in the coming years. It is air defense, fighters, tanks, drones, staff, logistics and much more. All this is needed to maintain our deterrence and defense at a high level and to ensure the security of a billion people,” said Rutte at the conference, “said press after the meeting.

He added that he would also propose a new goal of NATO expenditure on defense of 5 percent. GDP, of which 3.5 percent It is to be allocated to basic defense expenses, and 1.5 percent GDP for investments related to defense and security, such as infrastructure and industry. (PAP)

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