NATO 5% GDP Defence Spending Target:
NATO members, at The Hague Summit, is expected to adopt a new 5% GDP defence spending target amid rising security concerns from Russia’s war in Ukraine.NATO countries will now aim to allocate 5% of their GDP on combined defence and security investments.
New Target Structure:
- 3.5% GDP for core military spending — personnel, equipment, operations.
- 1.5% GDP for broader security — cyber defence, infrastructure upgrades, energy protection.
Existing Target: Earlier commitment (since 2014 Wales Summit): 2% of GDP for core defence and only 22 of 32 members met this by 2024.
