On 7 July 2026 NATO held a key Defence Industry Forum in Brussels.
The meeting focused on building European long‑range targeted capability.
A UK‑led plan won a $50 billion investment to fund next‑gen armaments and tech.
NATO leaders leveraged the forum to press allies to raise defence spending to the level of the United States.
Former US President Donald Trump hijacked the stage to challenge European allies, revive the long‑standing Greenland dispute and proclaim the end of a ceasefire with Iran.