Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project
Twelve Nato nations, led by the UK, have pledged £37bn over the next decade to develop a new long-range missile system. The project aims to bolster European defense capabilities amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Why it matters
This initiative represents a significant shift in European military spending and strategic cooperation within the Nato alliance.
Image source, EPA Image caption, Yvette Cooper and Sir Keir Starmer arriving in Turkey on Tuesday
The report balances the announcement of the project with mentions of political friction regarding defense spending targets and US-Nato relations.
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