Germany’s Defense Spending, Preparedness, and Strategic Autonomy: 2025 and Beyond

May 17, 2025

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Germany surges to fourth largest global military spender: SIPRI - Breaking Defense

Current Defense Expenditure and 2025 Status

Germany’s defense spending has risen sharply in the wake of Russia’s war in Ukraine, reaching levels unseen since the Cold War. In 2024, Berlin’s military outlays surged to about $88.5 billion, roughly €80 billion, making Germany the world’s fourth-largest military spender and the highest in Europe since reunif…

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