President-Elect Donald Trump proposed increasing NATO defense spending from 2% to 5% of GDP for member nations, challenging economies already struggling to meet the current targets.
Despite plans for increased defense spending, many NATO member nations find even the 2% GDP target fiscally difficult to meet, making the proposed 5% target seemingly unattainable.
Interestingly, while the U.S. military is investing vast sums—over $63 billion—on new defenses, many of its operational weapons are significantly outdated, having been introduced over a century ago.
The military's reliance on older weapons, albeit upgraded over time, raises questions about efficiency and the management of taxpayer money in defense spending.
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