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.
Lithuania to boost defense spending, citing threat from Russia
Lithuania plans to dramatically increase defense spending to 5-6 percent of its GDP by 2026 citing the persistent threat of Russian aggression
Lithuania pledges to hit Donald Trump’s 5 percent defense spending target
Difficult times require bold decisions [and] leadership. We call on our allies to follow this lead,” says Baltic nation’s Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys.
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Lithuania's Ambitious Defence Budget Pledge
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Lithuania vows to raise defence spending to 5-6% of GDP to combat threat from Russia
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Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing Russian aggression
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Lithuania Sets Historic Defence Spending Goals Amidst Russian Threat
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