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European NATO defense spending rose by almost 20% in 2025
European NATO members and Canada increased their defense spending by an aggregate of 19.6% in 2025, the second consecutive year at that rate. German defense spending, famously sluggish to rise, reached 2.4% of GDP. Europ…
European NATO members and Canada increased their defense spending by an aggregate of 19.6% in 2025, the second consecutive year at that rate. German defense spending, famously sluggish to rise, reached 2.4% of GDP.
Key takeaways
Quick scan — what you need to know:
- European NATO members and Canada increased their defense spending by an aggregate of 19.6% in 2025, the second consecutive year at that rate.
- German defense spending, famously sluggish to rise, reached 2.4% of GDP.
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- d 2.4% of GDP. European NATO members and Canada increased their defense spending by an aggregate of 19.6% in 2025, the second consecutive year at that rate. German defense spending, famously sluggish to rise, reached…
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Why it matters
Why readers and decision-makers should care:
- European NATO members and Canada increased their defense spending by an aggregate of 19.6% in 2025, the second consecutive year at that rate.
- German defense spending, famously sluggish to rise, reached 2.4% of GDP.