NATO’s Defense Push Under Trump Pressure | Vancouver News

NATO leaders are rallying in Turkey to prove they’re serious about defense spending—directly responding to President Trump’s demands that allies shoulder more. With billions in new arms deals on the table, including Canada’s major submarine pact with Germany, Europe is showing it’s stepping up. Amid rising tensions with Russia and uncertainty over U.S. involvement, allies are quietly preparing to take on more defense responsibilities—like a potential naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz. And with Ukraine’s Zelensky in attendance, the alliance is also pledging renewed military aid as U.S. support wanes, all while navigating delicate diplomacy to avoid alienating Trump. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ad6aa1569f1ca0dc