SIPRI reports global military spending reached $2.9 trillion in 2025, a 2.9% increase year-on-year.
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its annual Trends in World Military Expenditure report showing global defense spending rose 2.9% to nearly $2.9 trillion in 2025, representing 2.5% of global GDP — the highest share since 2009. European NATO members saw their fastest spending increase since 1953, up 14% to $864 billion, while Asia-Oceania rose 8.1% to $681 billion. The US remained the top spender at $954 billion but approved no new Ukraine assistance in 2025, dampening the overall growth rate from the prior year's 9.7%.
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This event sits in the top 44% of divergence this week. 5 outlets covered it, splitting into 3 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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