Global military expenditure reached 2.9 trillion dollars in 2025

According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), global military spending rose for the eleventh consecutive year in 2025, reaching 2.9 trillion dollars. This represents a 2.9% annual increase in real terms. The United States, China, and Russia remain the top spenders, collectively accounting for 1.48 trillion dollars. While U.S. spending decreased by 7.5% to 954 billion dollars—largely due to the absence of new military aid packages for Ukraine compared to the 127 billion dollars committed in previous years—this was offset by significant spending increases in Europe and Asia. The global military burden reached its highest level since 2009, reflecting rising geopolitical instability. SIPRI researcher Lorenzo Scarazzato noted that the world feels less secure, driving higher investment in armed forces. Future U.S. spending is expected to rise again, with Congress authorizing over 1 trillion dollars for 2026, and potential budgets under President Donald Trump possibly reaching 1.5 trillion dollars by 2027.