The world spent nearly $2.9 trillion (2.28 trillion Swiss francs) on military expenditure in 2025, marking the eleventh consecutive year of growth amid multiple conflicts, according to a report released on Monday by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri). The three main contributors – the United States, China, and Russia – accounted for more than half of the total, at $1.48 trillion (1.1635 trillion Swiss francs).
The increase was 2.9% in one year despite a decrease in U.S. military spending, with the report attributing this decrease to increases in Europe and Asia amid “a new year marked by wars and heightened tensions,” explained Sipri researcher Lorenzo Scarazzato to AFP.
“The military burden” – the share of global GDP devoted to military spending – is the highest since 2009. “All indications suggest that the world feels less secure and is allocating more for its armed forces to address the global context,” highlighted the researcher.
CONTEXT:
The article discusses the global military expenditure trends in 2025, highlighting major contributors like the United States, China, and Russia. It also touches on the reasons for the increase in spending, particularly in Europe.
FACT CHECK:
The information provided in the article is accurate based on the data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri) in relation to global military spending trends for 2025.
