NATO has approved the largest rearmament program since the Cold War.

NATO has adopted the largest military rearmament program since the Cold War. The decision was made at a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels, reported by agencies DPA and AFP.

The new program aims at a radical increase in the alliance's military potential in the coming years. The target indicators, which will be reviewed every four years, will determine the directions for the development of the armed forces of the member countries. The specific content of the rearmament program remains classified.

«Many countries already significantly exceed the 2% threshold. We are very close to reaching a consensus on the commitment to achieve 5% for NATO,» emphasized Hegset on the sidelines of the meeting.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset spoke about NATO countries approaching a historic agreement to increase defense budgets to 5% of gross domestic product.

The American minister also announced a review of the strategy for deploying U.S. troops in the European region:

«There are reasons why we deployed troops in certain regions, and we respect and understand that. However, it makes sense to reassess together with allies to ensure that the number of [contingents] meets current needs.»

As a result of the meeting of NATO defense ministers, the most massive military rearmament program since the Cold War has been adopted. The decision aims at increasing the alliance's military potential and coordinating the actions of member countries in this direction.

NATO has made a decision on the largest military rearmament program since the Cold War. The new program aims for a significant increase in the alliance's military potential, as well as defining strategic directions for the development of the armed forces of member countries. It is noted that target indicators will be reviewed every four years. The specifics of the measures remain unknown.