NATO Allies Boost Military Budgets to $1.59 Trillion Amid Russia’s War in Ukraine

NATO countries are projected to collectively spend US $1.59 trillion on defense in 2025, according to Alliance data. When adjusted to constant 2021 prices, the figure amounts to approximately $1.40 trillion. The findings were published on 30 August by the UK Defence Journal.

The United States remains the largest contributor, with planned spending of nearly $980 billion.

European NATO members and Canada are projected to spend over $608 billion, reflecting a significant increase in military budgets across the bloc.

On average, European Allies and Canada will allocate 2.27 percent of GDP to defense, surpassing NATO’s 2 percent guideline for the second consecutive year.

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Across all 32 members, spending is forecast at 2.76 percent of GDP. Poland will record the highest share at 4.48 percent, while Norway and Denmark are expected to exceed 3 percent.

The sharp rise in defense expenditure comes amid heightened security concerns following Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, as well as sustained pressure from Washington for European members to assume greater responsibility for collective defense.

Earlier, it was reported that NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander for Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, encouraged defense firms to test their technologies in Ukraine’s real-world combat environment—warning that few are currently doing so and urging participation in the Defense Tech Valley conference.

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