On 7 July 2026 NATO held a annual Defence Industry Forum in Brussels.
The meeting focused on building continental deep targeted capability.
A British‑driven plan secured a $50 billion investment to fund new weapons and technology.
NATO leaders leveraged the forum to call on allies to increase defence spending to the level of the United States.
Former US President Donald Trump hijacked the stage to criticise European partners, revive the long‑standing Greenland dispute and proclaim the end of a ceasefire with Iran.