# NATO defence spending target commitments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nato-defence-spending-target-commitments
> Updated: 2026-10-25T05:32:17.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Several NATO member nations are outlining strategic plans to increase defence spending to meet alliance targets.

In Canada, the Parliamentary Budget Officer projects that reaching the NATO goal of 5% of GDP for defence by 2035 will require core spending of approximately C$159 billion to C$163.6 billion by the 2035-36 fiscal year. This commitment includes 3.5% for core military needs and up to 1.5% for related security and infrastructure. Achieving these targets could potentially widen the federal deficit by C$63 billion by 2035-36.

Similarly, the United Kingdom has announced plans to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030 and 3.5% by 2035. The Office for Budget Responsibility estimates that reaching the 3% threshold will require an additional £17.3 billion by the 2029-30 fiscal year. The UK government also highlighted the necessity of establishing a National Centre for Information Defence to address foreign disinformation.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: UK government to outline path to NATO defence spending targets

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirmed the upcoming Budget will set a path to reach 3% of GDP in defence spending by 2030 and 3.5% by 2035 to meet NATO commitments.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uk-prime-minister-andy-burnham-proposes-new-information-defence-centre

### 2026-10-08: Canada defence spending to reach C$163.6 billion to meet NATO targets

Canada's budget watchdog estimates that meeting NATO's 5% GDP defence target by 2035 will require core spending of up to C$163.6 billion, potentially widening the federal deficit.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-defence-spending-to-reach-c1636-billion-to-meet-nato-targets

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