DPA: NATO has approved the largest arms build-up since the Cold War

NATO defence ministers have approved the largest arms build-up since the Cold War.

 

About it writes the agency DPA.

“NATO has agreed on the largest rearmament programme since the Cold War”, – stated in the material.

According to the agency, the plan provides for a significant expansion of deterrence and defence capabilities in the coming years.

According to alliance Secretary General Mark Rutte, the top priorities include long-range weapons systems, air defence and ground forces.

“The individual NATO countries will be given clear instructions on how they should contribute to joint deterrence and defence in the near future,” DPA notes.

Earlier, Mark Rutte officially proposed to raise the bloc’s defence spending to 5% of GDP.