The bilateral NATO meeting in Madrid, termed 'Step 3', will assess Spain's military capabilities, including troop increases and 79 development programmes across various sectors. Spain's government, led by Pedro Sánchez, has committed to a 2% GDP allocation for defence, while NATO suggests a minimum of 3.5%. Spain has deployed around 4,000 personnel in 15 countries, focusing on NATO's eastern flank, and aims to strengthen its defence industrial base with significant investment. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)