NATO Aims to Better Align Arms Purchases in Response to Russian Hostility

BRUSSELS — NATO member states are working to find ways to tailor their arms purchases to better prepare for future conflicts, as they prepare for massive increases in military spending instead. A large amount of material is sent to Ukraine and strengthens its defense against Russian aggression.

By improving trading cooperation, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization also hopes to make a leap forward in how members will come together to combat a future conflict, including the purchase of goods. Weapon systems are easier to replace, richer and more effective on the battlefield.