European Nations Boost Military Expenditure Amid Russian Aggression
Defense spending in Europe is on the rise, driven primarily by investments from Germany. The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) reports that Europe accounted for over 21 percent of global defense spending in 2025, up from 17 percent in 2022. The report highlights European efforts to boost NATO’s Eastern flank and notes that countries like Saudi Arabia and Israel are also increasing their military spending.
European Nations Boost Military Expenditure Amid Russian Aggression
Defense spending in Europe is on the rise, driven primarily by investments from Germany. The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) reports that Europe accounted for over 21 percent of global defense spending in 2025, up from 17 percent in 2022. The report highlights European efforts to boost NATO’s Eastern flank and notes that countries like Saudi Arabia and Israel are also increasing their military spending.