Global Military Spending Reaches Record High, Driven by Europe and Asia

A new report reveals that global military spending has surged to a record $2.89 trillion, marking the 11th consecutive year of increase. This significant rise is primarily driven by increased expenditures in Europe and Asia, pushing worldwide spending to levels not seen in decades amid growing insecurity and rearmament efforts.

27 Apr, 07:42 — 27 Apr, 14:57

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The continuous rise in global military spending, reaching unprecedented levels, reflects increasing geopolitical tensions and conflicts worldwide. This trend has significant implications for international security, economic stability, and resource allocation, potentially diverting funds from social programs and development.

Key entitiesStockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)United States Europe Asia Donald Trump NATO Turkey

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What sources agree on

Global military spending reached a record high of approximately $2.89 trillion in 2025
This represents a real growth of 2.9% compared to 2024
The data comes from a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
The increase in global spending was primarily driven by Europe and Asia

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Global military spending reached $2.89 trillion in 2025

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CNNMostly Factual104d ago

Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says - CNN

Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says CNN

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France 24High104d ago

Global military spending rises 2.9% to $2.89 trillion

Global ⁠military spending rose 2.9% in 2025 despite a 7.5% decline in the United States as President Donald Trump halted new financial military aid to Ukraine, a report by a conflict think-tank showed on Monday.

By FRANCE24

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rfi-englishMostly Factual104d ago

Europe, Asia driving surge in global military spending: report

World military spending rose again in 2025, reaching a record $2.9 trillion (€2.67 trillion), according to new figures from Stockholm-based global armament watchdog SIPRI. This comes as governments responded to war, strategic rivalry and uncertainty, with Europe and Asia leading the push for rearmament.

By RFI

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Daily SabahMixed104d ago

Türkiye's military spending hits $30 billion in 2025: SIPRI

Türkiye's military spending increased by 7.2% in 2025, according to a report by a conflict ‌think-tank on Monday that also showed global expenditure hit a new all-time hi...

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egypt-independentMostly Factual104d ago

Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says - Egypt Independent

Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says Egypt Independent

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First report: nos · 27 Apr, 00:17|Full coverage: 10 · 15h|Window: 15h

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nos27 Apr, 00:17First to report

Defensie-uitgaven NAVO-landen groeiden in decennia niet zo snel

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CNN27 Apr, 07:42

Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says - CNN

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egypt-independent27 Apr, 09:10

Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says - Egypt Independent

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rfi-english27 Apr, 10:30

Europe, Asia driving surge in global military spending: report

Daily Sabah27 Apr, 10:37

Türkiye's military spending hits $30 billion in 2025: SIPRI

danas27 Apr, 10:57

Svestka vojna potrošnja u porastu 11.godinu zaredom: SAD privremeno smanjuju, izdaci u Evropi i Aziji naglo rastu

lsm-lv27 Apr, 11:21

Pētījums: NATO militāro tēriņu pieaugums pērn – straujākais kopš 1953. gada

balkan-web27 Apr, 11:30

Evropa i çon shpenzimet ushtarake globale në nivele rekord

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klix-ba27 Apr, 14:38

Na oružje se u 2025. godini potrošilo 2.887 milijardi dolara, Evropa i dalje prednjači

France 2427 Apr, 14:57Latest update

Global military spending rises 2.9% to $2.89 trillion

Story evolution

Initial Report ReleaseApr 27 morning

Early reports from various outlets confirm the SIPRI findings of record global military spending in 2025, driven by Europe and Asia.

Detailed Analysis EmergesApr 27 afternoon

Later reports begin to include specific details like the percentage increase, the US decline, and the role of specific political decisions.

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Reason for US spending decline
Specific military spending figures for Turkey and its percentage increase
NATO military spending growth being the fastest since 1953

Global Military Spending Reaches Record High, Driven by Europe and Asia

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Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says - CNN

Global military spending rises 2.9% to $2.89 trillion

Europe, Asia driving surge in global military spending: report

Türkiye's military spending hits $30 billion in 2025: SIPRI

Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says - Egypt Independent

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Defensie-uitgaven NAVO-landen groeiden in decennia niet zo snel

Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says - CNN

Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says - Egypt Independent

Europe, Asia driving surge in global military spending: report

Türkiye's military spending hits $30 billion in 2025: SIPRI

Svestka vojna potrošnja u porastu 11.godinu zaredom: SAD privremeno smanjuju, izdaci u Evropi i Aziji naglo rastu

Pētījums: NATO militāro tēriņu pieaugums pērn – straujākais kopš 1953. gada

Evropa i çon shpenzimet ushtarake globale në nivele rekord

Na oružje se u 2025. godini potrošilo 2.887 milijardi dolara, Evropa i dalje prednjači

Global military spending rises 2.9% to $2.89 trillion

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