NATO Allies Boost Defense Spending by Nearly 20% in 2025
European NATO members and Canada dramatically increased their defense budgets in 2025, with Germany reaching NATO's 2% GDP target for the first time.
NATO members across Europe and Canada have significantly ramped up their defense spending over the past two years, with an aggregate increase of 19.6% in 2025 - the second consecutive year at that rate. This historic surge in military investment comes as NATO looks to bolster its capabilities amid growing geopolitical tensions and security challenges on the continent.
Notably, Germany - a country long criticized for its relatively low defense spending - has now reached NATO's target of 2% of GDP dedicated to military expenditure. This marks a major shift for the economic powerhouse, which has faced pressure from allies to meet its defense commitments. The German government has pledged to sustain this level of investment going forward.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Джерело: Deutsche Welle
