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Global Military Spending Hits $2.89 Trillion in 2025

April 1, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Global military spending reached $2.89 trillion in 2025.
European defense spending increased 14 percent.
US expenditure declined 7.5 percent year on year.
Asia and Oceania spending grew 8.1 percent.

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Strategic Implications

The surge in global military spending may indicate a shift towards increased defense investments in response to geopolitical tensions. Europe's rearmament drive could suggest a growing emphasis on regional security, which may have implications for the global defense industry. The decline in US expenditure may be short-lived, as indicated by the increase in approved spending for 2026.

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What Happened

European Rearmament Drives 14 Percent Increase In Defense Spending

Global military spending has increased for the 11th consecutive year, reaching $2.89 trillion in 2025, driven by a 14 percent increase in European defense spending, according to a report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The report notes that the US remains the world’s largest weapons spender, despite a 7.5 percent decline in expenditure. The increase in global spending may be attributed to the ongoing conflicts and geopolitical tensions. This report was first published by Breaking Defense.

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