US wants Asian allies to spend 5% of GDP on defense, Pentagon says

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June 21, 2025
US wants Asian allies to spend 5% of GDP on defense, Pentagon says US wants Asian allies to spend 5% of GDP on defense, Pentagon says

WASHINGTON — America’s allies in Asia should follow Europe and spend 5% of gross domestic product on defense, a Pentagon spokesperson said Friday.

This marks the first time in President Donald Trump’s second term that the administration has laid out a regionwide target for the Asia-Pacific region.

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