On 7 July 2026 NATO held a annual Defence Industry Forum in Brussels.
The meeting focused on building continental deep strike capability.
A British‑driven plan secured a $50 billion investment to fund next‑gen armaments and tech.
NATO leaders leveraged the forum to call on allies to lift defence spending to the level of the United States.
Former US President Donald Trump hijacked the stage to attack European partners, re‑spark the long‑standing Arctic disagreement and announce a truce with Tehran.