NATO's European allies and Canada increased defence spending by 20% in 2025, aiming to reach the 5% objective, says alliance chief Mark Rutte.

NATO's European allies and Canada increased defence spending by 20% ​in 2025 compared to the previous year in real terms, alliance chief Mark Rutte said in his annual report published Thursday, urging NATO members to keep up ​the momentum. "I ‌expect Allies at the next NATO Summit in ⁠Ankara to show they are on a clear and credible path towards the 5% objective," he wrote, ‌adding that "a strong transatlantic bond remains essential in an age of ⁠global uncertainty".