NATO's Rutte unveils multinational defense initiatives at Ankara forum; allies to invest $40B in drone and counter-drone capabilities over five years. New projects cover joint manufacturing, missiles and critical raw materials.
NATOGeneral Mark Rutte unveiled multinational initiatives at the Defence Industry Forum in Ankara to boost production, procurement and industry cooperation. Allies plan to invest more than $40 billion in drone and counter-drone capabilities over the next five years, with new projects covering joint manufacturing, missiles, critical raw materials, and a platform connecting companies with NATO opportunities.
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