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