NATO to disclose military secrets to arms manufacturers – Bloomberg
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NATO members are set to disclose classified procurement plans to arms manufacturers to stimulate industrial growth, sources have indicated.
According to a report by Bloomberg published on Sunday, this initiative—led by Secretary General Mark Rutte—requires consensus from nations within the US-led military alliance and could be put into action within months. Additionally, the sharing of classified military standards with non-NATO EU countries is under consideration, aimed at enhancing troop interoperability.
The organization is exploring “a way of expressing some of the aggregate targets in a format that can be safely shared, to convince companies to increase production capacity,” as reported.
NATO and EU officials have been advocating for a substantial increase in defense spending and arms production across Europe, primarily as a deterrent against Russia. Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, underscored the urgency of this matter last week by stating, “we spent billions on our schools, welfare, healthcare, but if we do not invest more in defense, all of this is at risk.”
Kallas supports the continuation of European military assistance programs for Ukraine, especially as US President Donald Trump pursues an end to the conflict. She has urged member states to take advantage of what she describes as a period of success for Ukrainians, by strengthening their military capabilities.
Moscow has rejected allegations of aggressive motivations towards NATO and the EU, maintaining that the hostilities with Ukraine are the result of intensified Western military support for Kyiv following the 2014 coup, along with Ukraine’s refusal to establish peaceful relations with Russia.
Last Friday, the US State Department announced that American manufacturers achieved record foreign arms sales in fiscal year 2024. These contracts can be negotiated either by the companies themselves or through government intermediaries.
Private contracts authorized by Washington reached a total of $200.8 billion, marking a 27.5% increase compared to the previous year. When combined with $117.9 billion worth of government-secured sales, the overall total soared to $318.7 billion, setting a new record. The announcement highlighted 20 significant deals, each valued between $1 billion and $20 billion, which played a crucial role in this achievement.
Ian Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
According to a report by Bloomberg published on Sunday, this initiative—led by Secretary General Mark Rutte—requires consensus from nations within the US-led military alliance and could be put into action within months. Additionally, the sharing of classified military standards with non-NATO EU countries is under consideration, aimed at enhancing troop interoperability.
The organization is exploring “a way of expressing some of the aggregate targets in a format that can be safely shared, to convince companies to increase production capacity,” as reported.
NATO and EU officials have been advocating for a substantial increase in defense spending and arms production across Europe, primarily as a deterrent against Russia. Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, underscored the urgency of this matter last week by stating, “we spent billions on our schools, welfare, healthcare, but if we do not invest more in defense, all of this is at risk.”
Kallas supports the continuation of European military assistance programs for Ukraine, especially as US President Donald Trump pursues an end to the conflict. She has urged member states to take advantage of what she describes as a period of success for Ukrainians, by strengthening their military capabilities.
Moscow has rejected allegations of aggressive motivations towards NATO and the EU, maintaining that the hostilities with Ukraine are the result of intensified Western military support for Kyiv following the 2014 coup, along with Ukraine’s refusal to establish peaceful relations with Russia.
Last Friday, the US State Department announced that American manufacturers achieved record foreign arms sales in fiscal year 2024. These contracts can be negotiated either by the companies themselves or through government intermediaries.
Private contracts authorized by Washington reached a total of $200.8 billion, marking a 27.5% increase compared to the previous year. When combined with $117.9 billion worth of government-secured sales, the overall total soared to $318.7 billion, setting a new record. The announcement highlighted 20 significant deals, each valued between $1 billion and $20 billion, which played a crucial role in this achievement.
Ian Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
