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EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 6 MIN

Can NATO allies deliver on promises to increase military spending

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Following the historic Hague Commitment, all 32 NATO allies agreed to boost their defense and security spending to 5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2035. This massive hike—more than doubling the previous 2% benchmark—is split into a 3.5% mandate for core defense (personnel, munitions, equipment) and a 1.5% basket for security-related infrastructure (cybersecurity, road upgrades, and logistics). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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