EU Member States spend EUR 343 billion on defense

The 27 EU Member States spent more money on defense in 2024 than ever before. According to forecasts, they are expected to increase this amount again this year and spend a total of EUR 381 billion.

03. September 2025
K2 tanks at a military parade in Warsaw in August. Poland is one of the EU Member States that spends the most on defense. (IMAGO / NurPhoto)

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Last updated: 03. September 2025