US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the Trump administration's stance on NATO allies increasing defense spending during a press conference in Brussels. Since 2014, NATO countries have committed to allocating 2% of their GDP to defense to maintain military readiness.
Hegseth stated that the 2% target is no longer sufficient, aligning with President Trump's previous comments. He suggested that even 3% or 4% would fall short, advocating for a 5% GDP investment in defense for NATO members.