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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

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Sun Feb 23, 2025, 09:58 PM Feb 2025

This NATO ally will 'buy,' more weapons as quickly as possible after intelligence says Russia may start a war in Europe [View all]

Denmark will spend 70% more on defense over the next two years, bringing its outlays to 3.2% of GDP, as President Donald Trump has called on NATO countries to boost their militaries. The planned increase also follows a Danish intelligence report that said Russia may start a war in Europe within years.

NATO member Denmark will pour billions more into its military as Europe reckons with the risks of wavering US support for the trans-Atlantic alliance and continued aggression from Russia.

Over the next two years, Denmark will spend an additional $7 billion on defense, representing a 70% increase and lifting its outlays to 3.2% of GDP from 2.4% last year.

On Wednesday, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen signaled urgency in its procurement plans, which will also be aided by waivers and a restructuring of the defense ministry.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/nato-ally-buy-buy-buy-174149642.html

Donny will trade you Greenland for weapons.

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