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Nato summit begins with focus on defence spending as Zelenskyy and Trump due to meet - Europe live

The Guardian UK Tuesday 07 July 2026, 08:21 UTC By Jakub Krupa 1 min read
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Meeting of 32 member states comes at crucial time for alliance after tensions with US over Iran and GreenlandMeanwhile over in Ankara, Nato keeps announcing new investments, including $40bn on antidrone capabilities. The alliance will also purchase up to 10 Saab GlobalEye surveillance plans to replace its ageing fleet of AWACS early warning aircraft, Rutte said, choosing the Swedish company over US planemaker Boeing, Reuters reported.

Meeting of 32 member states comes at crucial time for alliance after tensions with US over Iran and Greenland

Meanwhile over in Ankara, Nato keeps announcing new investments, including $40bn on antidrone capabilities.

The alliance will also purchase up to 10 Saab GlobalEye surveillance plans to replace its ageing fleet of AWACS early warning aircraft, Rutte said, choosing the Swedish company over US planemaker Boeing, Reuters reported.

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