Overview

• All 32 member states committed to raising defense outlays to 5% of GDP by 2035, allocating 3.5% to core military needs and 1.5% to broader security measures.
• President Trump hailed the pledge as a “monumental win” for the United States and took personal credit for securing the agreement.
• The summit’s final declaration reaffirmed an “ironclad commitment” to Article 5 and identified Russia’s actions in Ukraine as an enduring threat to Euro-Atlantic security.
• NATO allies will be allowed to channel new defense funding toward military aid for Ukraine and resilience projects such as infrastructure upgrades and cybersecurity.
• Spain signed the communique with reservations, prompting Trump to warn of potential trade penalties should Madrid fall short of the spending target.