Bulgaria has nearly doubled its defense spending over the past decade, according to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s annual report, cited by BTA. Between 2014 and 2025, the country’s military expenditure rose from 1.

March 27 (UPI) -- All 32 NATO nations met or exceeded the alliance's target for defense spending last year, Secretary-General Mark Rutte said, as Canada and several ally nations increased their investment in defense amid war in Europe and the Middle East.