A record number of more than 20 NATO member nations are meeting the alliance's defense spending target this year, according to NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. This surge in spending comes as Russia's war in Ukraine has heightened the threat of expanding conflict in Europe.
In 2021, only six nations were meeting the defense spending guideline, but this year's estimated figure represents a nearly fourfold increase in the number of NATO members meeting the target. Stoltenberg highlighted the increased commitment of European nations to their collective security compared to previous years.
