NATO To Unveil Billions In Arms Deals

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — NATO will showcase new military projects worth billions in an effort to convince President Donald Trump that allies are boosting defense spending. Tuesday’s event, called the “big reveal,” will see leaders announcing deals with defense companies, many in the U.S. It’s happening on the sidelines of a summit in Turkey. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the contracts will provide crucial military equipment. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposes selling F-35 jets to Turkey out of concern over the balance of power in the Mideast. The summit is focused on a stronger Europe for a stronger NATO, as the U.S. shifts focus to China and the Indo-Pacific.