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This ambitious new benchmark represents the largest financial overhaul in NATO’s history. The move is driven by a collective response to heightened threats from Russia and China, with the final declaration emphasizing the importance of mutual readiness and deterrence. Countries are now required to submit annual plans outlining how they will meet these targets, which include a core threshold of 3.5% dedicated to defense and additional spending on infrastructure, cyber security, and related priorities.