On 7 July 2026 NATO held a high‑profile Defence Industry Forum in Brussels.
The meeting focused on building continental long‑range strike capability.
A British‑driven plan garnered a $50 billion investment to fund new weapons and technology.
NATO leaders leveraged the forum to press partner nations to raise defence spending to the level of the United States.
Former US President Donald Trump hijacked the platform to attack European partners, revive the long‑standing Arctic disagreement and declare the end of a ceasefire with Iran.