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Sweden, Netherlands say before NATO summit they will spend 5% of GDP on defense

Sweden and the Netherlands say they intend to increase defense spending to 5% of their gross domestic product in line with U.S. President Donald Trump’s demands

The Associated Press on MSN · 7h

Success of key NATO summit in doubt after Spain rejects big hike in defense spending

BRUSSELS -- The success of a key NATO summit hung in the balance on Friday, after Spain announced that it cannot raise the billions of dollars needed to meet a new defense investment pledge demanded by U.S. President Donald Trump.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Spain Wants to Opt Out From NATO's 5% Defence Spending Target

"Committing to a 5% target would not only be unreasonable, but also counterproductive, as it would move Spain further away from optimal spending and would hinder the EU's ongoing

Anadolu Agency1h

Top US, Swedish diplomats meet ahead of NATO summit

Marco Rubio, Maria Malmer Stenergard discuss upcoming summit as well as Middle East and Russia-Ukraine war, says State ...

Janes2h

Sweden creates A2/AD bubble on Gotland

Sweden is creating an anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) bubble on Gotland, General Jonny Lindfors, commander of the Swedish ...

1don MSN

Sweden parliament backs $31 billion borrowing to boost defence

Sweden will borrow 300 billion crowns ($31 billion) under a plan agreed by the government and opposition on Thursday, ...

The Banker6h

Sweden’s largest lender shifts policy on nuclear weapons

Swedish bank SEB has revised its arms and defence policy to permit business with nuclear weapons companies as long as they are “headquartered” in a Nato country.

Euractiv1d

Sweden approves defence splurge to fend off Russia, hit NATO target

The move is about ensuring that "our children and grandchildren won’t have to speak Russian", says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson.

7don MSN

Sweden will reach new NATO spending target of 5% of GDP, prime minister says

Sweden will reach a new NATO spending target of 5% of the country's GDP, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on ...

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David M. Shribman column: With NATO in Trump's disfavor, Scandinavian countries are rallying

You can’t see the Russian bear from here, but you can hear its growl. You also can hear the screech of the American eagle, because the Donald Trump effect has reached Scandinavia. As a result, leaders ...

The tiny Swedish island regiment tasked with protecting Europe from Russia

Swedish troops left strategically important Gotland Island after the end of the Cold War – but now they are back ...

3don MSN

Swedish military joins Telia, Ericsson to boost defense tech

The Swedish Armed Forces on Tuesday joined Telia and Ericsson's 5G innovation program to strengthen military communications, ...

The Local1d

All Swedish parties back 300 billion kronor boost to defence spending

Sweden's government said on Thursday it had gained the support of all parties in parliament for a massive boost in defence ...

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