NATO Military Chief Reassures US on European Allies Meeting 5% GDP Defense Spending Goal

Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, stated that European allies are systematically expanding their military capabilities to meet an unprecedented defense spending target of 5% of individual member GDP. His remarks followed criticism from US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding European defense contributions. NATO emphasizes its structured mechanisms for upgrading continental defense and expresses confidence in achieving the new funding mandates.