Core Insights - The report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute indicates an unprecedented increase in global military spending in 2024, with a growth rate of 9.4% compared to 2023, marking the largest increase since the end of the Cold War [1][2] Summary by Categories Global Military Spending - Total global military spending is projected to reach $2.72 trillion in 2024, representing a significant increase from the previous year [1] - The increase in military spending is primarily driven by Europe and the Middle East, with European military expenditures rising by 17% to $693 billion [1] Regional Insights - Middle Eastern military spending is expected to reach $243 billion in 2024, with a growth rate of 15% [1] - Israel's military spending is forecasted to surge by 65% to $46.5 billion, the highest increase since the 1967 Six-Day War [1] United States and NATO - The United States remains the largest military spender globally, with expenditures of $997 billion, accounting for 37% of total global military spending [1] - All NATO member countries increased their military spending, totaling $1.5 trillion, which constitutes 55% of global military expenditures [1] - Among NATO's 32 member countries, 18 have military spending that meets or exceeds 2% of their GDP [1][2]
瑞典智库:2024年全球军费开支增幅达冷战后最大
Xin Hua Wang·2025-04-28 07:32