The NATO He proposed to include cyber security costs and border security and coastal activities in order to meet the conditions for the new military alliance’s new target for the expenditure Defense -related, ie 1.5% of GDP.
NATO has launched negotiations with countries on what will be allowed in the context of the new target for the costs it plans to adopt at a summit in June, according to a Bloomberg report. The total target for spending will be 5% of GDP, with 3.5% for tough defense spending and 1.5% for defense -related costs.
Other costs that may qualify for the 1.5% section will be costs for the protection of critical infrastructure, non -defense intelligence services and space -related activities.
A broader definition of what is considered to be a defense -related expense would facilitate countries to achieve the goal, while some nations are pushing to include spending such as the fight against terrorism. NATO Secretary -General Mark Rutte said this week that he expects alliance members to approve his new 5%goal.
The discussions are expected to continue to the NATO Political and Planning Committee today (28.5.2025). The proposal is subject to changes and will form the basis for discussion among members of the Alliance, according to the same report.
Infrastructure costs, especially for the purposes of military mobility, will probably be included, according to the document. These expenses should contribute to the defense plans of military alliances or allow the use of basic defense spending activities.
NATO southern countries are pushing to include spending related to the fight against terrorism. The inclusion of dual -use goods in addition to infrastructure should also be agreed.