Daily Brief - NATO Commits to 5% Defense Spend

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• NATO allies agree to boost defense investment to 5% of GDP.

• Ohio-class submarine executes precision Tomahawk strikes on Iran’s nuclear site.

• U.S. reaffirms commitment to NATO amid Trump’s reaffirmed support.

• Boeing appoints former Northrop executive to lead Air Force One program.

• Royal Air Force integrates nuclear-capable F‑35As into its fleet.

📰 Critical Headline

NATO Allies Commit to 5% GDP Defense Target
At the Hague summit, NATO leaders pledged to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP, allocating 3.5% for core military forces and 1.5% for infrastructure and defense industry expansion—marking a shift toward deeper burden-sharing and strengthened deterrence .

🌍 Situation Report

Ohio-class sub leads Tomahawk strikes on Iran
An Ohio-class guided-missile submarine launched a significant Tomahawk cruise missile strike against Iran’s Isfahan nuclear facility, providing the opening salvo for Operation Midnight Hammer. The mission was part of a broader campaign that also saw B‑2 bombers deploying bunker-busters, underscoring continued submarine-based precision strike capabilities .

Trump reaffirms U.S. defense of NATO allies
Former President Trump pledged continued American defense support for NATO partners, stating “we’re with them all the way” amid growing concern over European defense funding gaps. The declaration signals strong political backing but stirs debate over future U.S. involvement and treaty commitments .

Boeing hires ex-Northrop exec to head Air Force One
Boeing appointed Steve Sullivan—former head of Northrop's B‑21 bomber program—to oversee the VC‑25B “Air Force One” conversion. Sullivan is tasked with recovering program cost overruns and timeline delays, aiming to deliver a modernized presidential aircraft by 2027 .

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🔍 Intel Spotlight

RAF F‑35A Enters Nuclear‑Capable Status
The Royal Air Force has officially brought its F‑35A fleet into nuclear readiness, marking the jet’s first integration into Britain’s nuclear deterrent posture. This adds a stealthy, precision component to the RAF’s Trident force, expanding delivery options and signaling increased NATO interoperability .

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