On 7 July 2026 NATO held a key Defence Industry Forum in Brussels.
The meeting focused on building European deep targeted capability.
A British‑driven plan secured a $50 billion investment to fund next‑gen armaments and tech.
NATO leaders used the forum to press partner nations to lift defence spending to the level of the United States.
Former US President Donald Trump hijacked the stage to challenge European allies, reignite the long‑standing Greenland dispute and declare a truce with Tehran.