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Date		Title
13 Nov. 2012		Why we need to invest in defence Defence spending is declining across the Alliance due to the economic crisis. Yet freedom, security and stability do not come for free. In fact, investing in defence underpins the stability needed for sustainable economic growth. In an uncertain security environment, NATO must have the right forces and capabilities needed to deter and defend against any threat, as well as to play an influential role in international developments. Only in this way can it continue to protect its members’ vital security interests, as well as promote and defend the values that are at the core of our Alliance.
10 Mar. 2011		Financial and Economic Data Relating to NATO Defence - Defence expenditures of NATO countries (1990-2010) The figures given in Table 1 represent payments actually made or to be made during the course of the fiscal year. They are based on the NATO definition of defence expenditure. In view of the differences between this and national definitions, the figures shown may diverge considerably from those which are quoted by national authorities or given in national budgets. Research and development expenditures related to major equipment are included in equipment expenditures and pensions paid to retirees in personnel expenditures.
17 Dec. 2009		Experts debate credit crunch effects on NATO and new security environment The global economic downturn’s impact on the defence budgets and military operations of NATO member states were discussed at the international conference “NATO, the Credit Crunch and the New Security Environment” in Brussels on 17 December 2009.
19 Feb. 2009		Defence statistics published How is defence expenditure evolving throughout NATO compared to economic output? How has the distribution of spending been changing over time?
20 Dec. 2007		Defence statistics published How is defence expenditure evolving throughout NATO compared to economic output? How has the distribution of spending been changing over time?
09 Jun. 2005		NATO-Russia defence expenditures available online On the occasion of a meeting of NATO Defence Ministers in Brussels, the Alliance released on 9 June figures on the defence expenditures of the 26 NATO countries and Russia from 1980 to 2004.