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NATO Outpaces Russia in Ammo Production, Urges Defense Boost

11/8/2025

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NATO has surpassed Russia in ammunition production, according to NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.
Rutte attributed this to increased defense production capacity across NATO allies and urged expanding supply lines.
He urged NATO members to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 to counter threats.
He warned Russia’s danger will persist beyond the Ukraine conflict and called for long-term industrial resilience and collaboration among NATO nations.

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NATO has surpassed Russia in ammunition production, according to NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.
Rutte attributed this to increased defense production capacity across NATO allies and urged expanding supply lines.
He urged NATO members to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 to counter threats.
He warned Russia’s danger will persist beyond the Ukraine conflict and called for long-term industrial resilience and collaboration among NATO nations.