NATOは主要な兵器協定を発表し、トランプ大統領に対し同盟が防衛投資を真の軍事力へと転換していることを示す

NATO announced a series of major arms agreements to strengthen Allied airlift, intelligence, and surveillance capabilities at its 2026 defense industry forum, including multinational modernization plans, joint drone procurement, and the replacement of its airborne warning and control system fleet. The move is designed to show U.S. President Trump upon his arrival at the summit that NATO is turning defense investments into real military power, responding to long-standing U.S. pressure for Europe to increase defense spending and take charge of the conventional force architecture.

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The 2026 summit kicked off with a defense industry forum unusually focused on boosting joint procurement and industrial cooperation. At the forum, Rutte unveiled a series of projects aimed at strengthening Allied capabilities in airlift, intelligence, and surveillance.

The first project is a multinational modernization plan centered on the Airbus A400M military transport aircraft and the Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport fleet. Rutte stated that several Allies formally announced the upcoming delivery of additional Airbus A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft, which he called an important step in strengthening NATO's strategic airlift and refueling capabilities.

He also announced a project to jointly procure MQCC Sea Guardian drones to enhance NATO's intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. These additional aircraft will provide continuous surveillance over vast maritime areas.

The third project announced by Rutte is the replacement of NATO's aging airborne warning and control system fleet. Under this project, NATO Allies will jointly procure up to 10 Swedish-made Saab GlobalEye early warning aircraft to replace the Alliance's aging U.S. Boeing E-3A Sentry AWACS.

President Trump arrived at the summit late Tuesday. Before announcing these cooperation projects, Rutte particularly emphasized that they demonstrate ongoing transatlantic cooperation.

Media analysts noted that Rutte announced these defense agreements to convince President Trump that NATO is converting defense investment into real military power. The Trump administration has consistently pressured European allies and Canada to increase defense spending, aiming to shift the focus of European defense and the dominance of conventional forces into the hands of European nations, prompting NATO to transition toward a European-led conventional force architecture.