NATO Allies Invest 40 billion dollars in Counter-drone Capabilities and Drone Training

CounterUASWorld Summary

On 7 July 2026 at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum, NATO Allies announced that over 40 billion dollars will be invested in counter-drone capabilities over the next five years. They also aim to train five times as many drone operators by the end of 2027. To support rapid procurement, NATO will establish a counter-drone marketplace that will ensure that systems are NATO-tested, NATO-compatible, and available for purchase.