ANKARA: NATO allies showcased surging defence spending with new arms contracts worth billions at a summit in Türkiye on Tuesday (Jul 7) as they sought to placate US President Donald Trump's fury over Europe's response to the war with Iran.The two-day gathering at Ankara's sprawling presidential palace comes

The leaders of NATO's 32 member states are holding two days of talks in the Turkish capital. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the summit aims to ensure the military alliance "continues to deliver." DW has more.

NATO rolled out new projects worth billions, including GlobalEye aircraft and Triton drones, as it tries to convince Trump allies mean business.

On the eve of the NATO summit in Ankara, the alliance’s Secretary-General Mark Rutte said European members and Canada are on track to bring their defense spending into line with that of the United States, which has long criticized Europe's lack of military spending and perceived "free riding."

The 32 nations agreed last year to invest 5% of their gross domestic product on defence, but some are struggling to meet previous targets of 2%.

Trump arrives at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, frustrated with allies who denied military bases and overflight rights during Operation Epic Fury against Iran.