Nato head: Britain must show ‘credible path’ of annual defence budget increases
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the United Kingdom must present a credible, step‑by‑step plan to raise its defence budget each year, aiming to reach NATO’s 3.5 % of gross domestic product target by 2035. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte echoed the call, stressing that steady increases are essential for the alliance’s collective security and long‑term stability.