NATO allies have unveiled $12 billion in key defense industry deals to purchase next-generation drones, surveillance planes, and military aircraft. These initiatives are part of an effort to convince U.S. President Donald Trump that Europe is heeding his spending demands.
The deals include European countries buying surveillance drones from the U.S. company Northrop Grumman and NATO purchasing planes from Sweden’s Saab. By showcasing these military projects worth billions, NATO officials are putting on an industry-friendly display to demonstrate that allies are boosting defense spending.
Officials are using specific figures to show that Europe is stepping up in the alliance. While some members are making significant progress on raising their military spending, a few are pushing boundaries in finding ways to meet their targets.