In the face of the growing threat: NATO increases the joint military budget by 12%

According to the published information on the results of the meeting of the North Atlantic Council on Wednesday, December 13, the military budget increased to 2. 03 billion euros, and civilian - to a little more than 438. 1 million euros. "Increasing joint expenditures will allow partners on the Alliance together to respond better to safety threats," NATO's release emphasizes.

At the same time, the information reports that the military budget covers the operational expenditures of NATO command structures and operations around the world. Funds allocated for civil costs to cover staff costs and NATO headquarters, as well as for international labor. These are not the total cost of defense of individual NATO countries.

The third main element of NATO's total funding is the NSIP security program, which covers large investments in construction and management and management systems. The NSIP ceiling for 2024 is 1. 3 billion euros, which is 30% more than in 2023. "Joint financing demonstrates the solidarity and collective will of the Allies. In troubled times, we need it more than ever," said Deputy Secretary General of Alliance Mirce Joan.

At the 2022 Madrid Summit, the Alliance has agreed to invest jointly in response to a growing global competition and the threats of Euro -Atlantic security caused by Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine. At the Vilnius Summit in 2023, NATO leaders took further steps to strengthen the restraint and defense of the North Atlantic Bloc and pledged to provide adequate funding for these decisions.

In the way, as stated in the release, they confirmed their constant affection with strong transatlantic connections, unity and cohesion at a critical moment for global peace and security. "NATO budgets financed from common sources, guaranteeing great opportunities, providing restraint, defense and operational compatibility, as well as supporting consultations and decision -making at the highest levels," the Alliance states.