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Briefing: NATO members boost defence spending to cut reliance on US

Strategic angle: European nations are increasing their defence budgets in response to US threats to withdraw from NATO.

Editorial Staff · 2026-04-03 · 1 MIN READ

NATO allies are taking steps to reduce dependence on the US.

Increased defence spending is a direct response to political pressures.

European nations are focusing on self-sufficiency in military capabilities.