US President Joe Biden and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg have condemned former President Donald Trump's recent remarks about NATO as irresponsible and contrary to American values.

Stoltenberg reports that a growing number of NATO countries are on track to meet the alliance's defense spending target, with 18 out of 31 nations expected to reach the 2% GDP benchmark by 2024.

NATO's European member states are projected to hit a new high in military spending, totaling $380 billion, reflecting a robust commitment to collective defense.

Germany has achieved the NATO defense spending goal for the first time in many years, utilizing a special fund, signaling a significant shift in its approach to military investment.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius underscores the necessity for a steady and strategic approach to defense, assuring reliance on US support for NATO despite skepticism fueled by Trump's comments.

The recent surge in defense expenditures among NATO allies is partially driven by perceived threats from the East, with the overall future of the transatlantic defense bond subject to the consistency of US backing.