The agreement to do so marks an increase for the Baltic States, which had exceeded the alliance’s previously agreed threshold of 2%, established in 2014.

He also highlighted enhancing regional deterrence with the Baltic States and Poland. Vaikšnoras highlighted the support of two U.S. battalions from the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described Israel, Poland, and the Gulf and Baltic states as “model allies” of the United States, a remark sure to raise eyebrows over others who may consider ...