Global military spending rises 2.9% despite US decline over Ukraine freeze - Reuters
Global military spending rises 2.9% despite US decline over Ukraine freeze Reuters
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"Global military spending rose again in 2025 as states responded to another year of wars, uncertainty and geopolitical upheaval with large-scale armament drives."
— Xiao Liang , Academic
"The decline in US military expenditure in 2025 is likely to be short-lived."
— Nan Tian , Academic
"In 2025 military expenditure as a share of government spending reached the highest level ever recorded in both Russia and Ukraine."
— Lorenzo Scarazzato , Academic
"Everything points to a world that feels less secure and is spending on its military to compensate for the global landscape."
— Lorenzo Scarazzato , Academic
"That is driven by two major factors. One is the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the other is the decreased US engagement with Europe."
— Lorenzo Scarazzato , Academic
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Researcher with the SIPRI Military Expenditure and Arms Production Programme.
Programme Director of the SIPRI Military Expenditure and Arms Production Programme.
Researcher with SIPRI’s Military Expenditure and Arms Production Programme.
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Despite a 7.5% decline in U.S. military spending due to halted aid to Ukraine, global military expenditure increased by 2.9% in 2025, reaching $2.89 trillion.
SIPRI reports a 2.9% increase in global military spending in 2025, driven by significant rises in Europe and Asia, despite a decline in U.S. spending.
Global military spending increased by 2.9% in 2025, reaching $2.89 trillion, despite a 7.5% decline in U.S. expenditure due to halted military aid to Ukraine.
Global military spending reached nearly $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking an 11th consecutive year of growth, despite a reduction by the U.S.
Global military spending reached nearly $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking an 11th consecutive year of growth, as insecurity and rearmament fueled defense budgets.
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