On 7 July 2026 NATO held a high‑profile Defence Industry Forum in Brussels.
The meeting focused on building continental deep targeted capability.
A British‑driven plan secured a $50 billion investment to fund new weapons and technology.
NATO leaders employed the forum to call on partner nations to raise defence spending to the level of the United States.
Former US President Donald Trump used the platform to criticise European allies, re‑spark the long‑standing Greenland dispute and proclaim the end of a ceasefire with Iran.