<h1>NATO members agree to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, up from current 2% minimum</h1> NATO's 32 member leaders agreed to increase defense spending to 5 percent of GDP by 2035, up from the current 2 percent minimum, following pressure from the US President. The commitment includes 3.5 percent for core defense requirements and 1.5 percent for broader defense-related spending. Several countries, including one European nation, expressed reservations about meeting the target, citing economic challenges. Leaders reaffirmed their collective defense commitment amid concerns about regional security threats. The agreement will be reviewed in 2029, with countries closer to conflict zones showing stronger support for the increased spending targets.