At this week's NATO summit in The Hague, the U.S. is pushing allies to commit 5 of GDP to defense, including 3.5 for core military spending and 1.5 for related infrastructure like cyber defense. While some countries support the increase, others pushed back, with Spain stating it will not exceed 2.1. President Trump’s pressure adds tension, especially as some countries still fall short of the original 2 target. NATO has seen more members hit that threshold in recent years, but meeting the 5 goal remains uncertain. Defense industry leaders stress that actual procurement and long-term planning—not just pledges—are critical. Companies like Saab and Leonardo warn that scaling capacity requires stable, unified European demand and significant supply chain investment.