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NATO's Rutte says billions in new defense contracts will be announced at summit

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Posted on June 25, 2026

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· Last updated: June 25, 2026

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NATO to Announce Billions in New Defense Contracts at July Ankara Summit

Key Announcements and Summit Details

NATO Chief Mark Rutte's Statement

WASHINGTON, June 25 (Reuters) - NATO chief Mark Rutte said on Thursday that tens of billions of dollars in new defense-related contracts will be announced at the alliance's upcoming July summit in Ankara.

Support for Ukraine at the Summit

Pledge of Support

In remarks at the Atlantic Council, Rutte also said NATO would pledge support for Ukraine at the summit, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will attend.    

Ukrainian President's Attendance

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Andrea Shalal, Jonathan Landay, Katharine Jackson; Editing by Daphne Psaledakis)

Key Takeaways

  • Tens of billions in new defence contracts will be announced at the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7–8, 2026 (nato.int)
  • NATO will reinforce support for Ukraine, making aid adequate, predictable and sustainable, with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy attending (aa.com.tr)
  • European allies are ramping up defence spending (e.g., over $90 billion extra in 2025) and increasing defence industry output ahead of the summit (nato.int)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What will NATO announce at the upcoming summit?
NATO will announce tens of billions of dollars in new defense-related contracts at its July summit in Ankara.
Where is the upcoming NATO summit taking place?
The upcoming NATO summit will be held in Ankara, Turkey.
What support will NATO pledge at the July summit?
NATO will pledge continued support for Ukraine at the summit.
Will Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attend the NATO summit?
Yes, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will attend the NATO summit in Ankara.

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