Overview

• All 32 members pledged to raise defense outlays to 5% of GDP by 2035, splitting the target into 3.5% for core military needs and 1.5% for broader security measures
• Leaders reaffirmed an “ironclad commitment” to collective defense under Article 5 following earlier uncertainty from President Trump
• Spain announced it cannot reach the new 5% benchmark, drawing criticism from Trump over perceived free-riding
• The summit agreement calls for a 2029 review to track progress and reassess the long-term threat posed by Russia
• On the sidelines, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Trump to secure continued U.S. weapons support