On 7 July 2026 NATO held a annual Defence Industry Forum in Brussels.
The meeting focused on building European enhanced precision‑strike capability.
A UK‑led plan won a $50 billion investment to fund next‑gen armaments and tech.
NATO leaders used the forum to call on partner nations 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 Arctic disagreement and declare the end of a ceasefire with Iran.