Lithuania, Estonia and defense spending

Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing the threat of Russian aggression
Lithuania's president says his country has made the decision to raise its spending on defense to between 5% and 6% of overall national economic output starting in 2026.
Lithuania, Estonia pledge 5% defense spending, following Trump's call, FT reports
Lithuania and Estonia have become the first NATO members to meet U.S. President Donald Trump's call to raise defense spending to more than 5% of GDP, Financial Times reported on Jan. 27. Trump reiterated his demand on Jan.
Lithuania, Estonia commit to historic 5% defense spending target
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys stated that starting next year, his country will allocate between 5% and 6% of GDP to defense spending and maintain that level at least through 2030. This represents nearly double Lithuania's current spending levels.
Two NATO Allies Commit to 5% Defense Spending Amid Trump Pressure: Report
Lithuania and Estonia have become the first NATO members to pledge an increase in defense spending to five percent of GDP, according to a report.
Lithuania and Estonia pledge to meet Donald Trump’s 5% target on defence spending
Kęstutis Budrys, Lithuania’s foreign minister, told the Financial Times that Europe was facing a “new era” after the Baltic state, which is next to Russia, said it would spend between 5 per cent and 6 per cent of its GDP on defence from next year until at least 2030. That is about double the current level.
Four Countries Bordering Russia Call On EU To Allocate EUR 100B For Defense
Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, and Poland are calling on the EU to double its defense spending, as these member states bordering Russia believe urgent d ...
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Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing Russian aggression
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — — Lithuania has decided to raise its spending on defense to between 5% and 6% of overall ...