NATO war plans consensus indicates Europe would need to spend above 3% of GDP on defense (with some estimates at 3.7%) to credibly fight with current NATO forces, a figure well above existing spending levels.
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Shashank JoshiEvidence Quote
“if you look at the NATO War plans as they exist the consensus is if you want to have the forces to fight with them credibly you would need Europe to spend above 3% of GDP on defense the figure that the NATO Secretary General is Sometimes using his 3.7%”
Created: 8/11/2026, 7:02:23 AM
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