NATO Rising Military Spending and Upcoming Events

NATO accounts for over half of global military spending. According to SIPRI data, in 2025 its 32 member states spent a combined $1.58 trillion—approximately 55% of the world’s total—with the United States alone contributing around 60% of that figure. Across Europe, defence spending reached $559 billion, and 22 countries met or exceeded the 2% of GDP benchmark. Germany increased its budget to $114 billion, a 24% rise that brings it to 2.3% of GDP—the highest level since 1990—while Spain’s spending rose by 50% to $40.2 billion, surpassing the 2% threshold for the first time since 1994. 

As Kate Hudson of No to War – No to NATO states, “These figures reveal the shocking truth: Europe is the main contributor to the global increase in military spending – a 14% rise. This will come at the expense of our communities, our public services, our social support. Our societies are being trashed for weapons and war. It’s time for this to end.”