This week’s @USNATO Huddle discusses how #AnkaraSummit26 will be Allies’ first report card on their progress from last year’s 5% Hague Defense Commitment – and how they are turning this commitment into increased capabilities.

This July 4th, we mark 250 years of independence and celebrate the unmatched strength of the American people. Learn more about the story of America. #Freedom250

Vesel Dan državnosti, Slovenija! 🇸🇮 On Slovenian Statehood Day, the U.S. recognizes Slovenia’s key contributions to our Alliance. As a vital NATO Ally, your dedication shows that security is preserved through strength and unity. Powered by a decades-long partnership, we stand together to protect borders and uphold national sovereignty.

Schéinen Nationalfeierdag! 🇱🇺 Today, the U.S. salutes Luxembourg. We applaud Luxembourg’s decision to increase national defense spending, strengthening our NATO Alliance for generations to come. Together, we stand ready to defend our shared freedom and prosperity.

"We're doubling down on our effort to make NATO what it always was supposed to be: a balanced Alliance with Europe in the lead for its own defense.” – @SecWar Pete Hegseth

Always a pleasure to welcome my friend @SECWAR Hegseth to #NATO HQ. He shared with Allies an important message: they must step up and spend on defense with urgency - on real military capabilities.

During meetings at NATO HQ in Brussels, Secretary Hegseth discussed a range of security and defense issues with Allied defense officials. nitter.app/i/broadcasts/1yJAPPBNq…

During meetings at NATO HQ in Brussels, Secretary Hegseth discussed a range of security and defense issues with Allied defense officials. nitter.app/i/broadcasts/1YGNrrLlQ…

Gleðilegan þjóðhátíðardag! 🇮🇸🇺🇸 The U.S. was proud to be the first nation to recognize Iceland’s independence in 1944. A vital NATO Ally, Iceland provides valuable contributions to our collective security. From cyber defense to energy innovation, we stand strong together for a prosperous, secure future.

In this week’s @USNATO Huddle, learn more about the recent Transatlantic Defense Industry Access Forum, powered by @USNATO.  Connecting these 🇺🇸 industry leaders with the European continent is win-win-win ahead of the #NATOSummit – for the American defense industry, the American worker, and for a stronger @NATO Alliance.

Ahead of next month's #NATOSummit, Allies are turning last year’s Hague Defense Commitment into real military capabilities – from battleships and stealth submarines to cutting-edge tech. To fuel our efforts, I was proud to support the Transatlantic Defense Industry Access Forum. #TDIAF2026 gave 50+ U.S. defense leaders the chance to visit four European nations, meet key partners, and promote their world-class products.

Happy 251st Birthday to the U.S. Army! 🇺🇸 Born in 1775 to forge a free nation, the American soldier stands as the ultimate symbol of lethal readiness and unbreakable resolve.

Under President Trump’s historic leadership, the United States is seeing a renewed surge in manufacturing strength, including expanding production lines in the space domain. On the final day of #TDIAF2026 in Luxembourg 🇱🇺, more than 50 🇺🇸 defense industry leaders discussed scaling commercial space capabilities and modernizing export controls for transatlantic innovation.

Great to join @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte at @NATO to address an audience from across the U.S. defense, industrial, and technology communities, emphasizing that their role is central to turning Allied strategy and investment into actual readiness. Our shared security is only as powerful as the speed of our defense industrial base. We must restore our industrial might and secure peace through strength for generations to come.