It is a diplomatic win for President Donald Trump, who has long criticized NATO members for not spending enough on defense|@NATOpress|X

NATO allies have approved a significant boost in military spending, setting a new target of 5% of national income by 2035.

The decision came during a one-day summit held in the Netherlands and was designed to address the growing threat posed by a militarizing Russia.

Under the new plan, 3.5% of the spending will go toward traditional military needs—such as weapons, troops, and defense systems—while the remaining 1.5% will fund infrastructure upgrades, cybersecurity, and civil resilience.

President Donald Trump praised the outcome, calling it “a tremendous summit” and reaffirming the US commitment to European security. 

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte also dismissed doubts about America’s allegiance to Article 5, the alliance’s collective defense clause.

While some nations, including Spain and Belgium, expressed concerns about meeting the target, the overall agreement marks a diplomatic win for Trump, who has long criticized NATO members for not spending enough. 

Ukraine received promises of continued support, though no timeline was given for NATO membership.