Escalation in European Defense Spending Amid Continued US Supremacy (defence24.com)

• Global military spending hit record levels in 2025.
• European defense acceleration remains secondary to total US volume.
• Persistent reliance on US military infrastructure within global security.

"Global military expenditure reached record levels in 2025, fueled by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and heightened geopolitical volatility. Although European nations are accelerating defense procurement and budget allocation, the US remains the dominant global force. This assessment highlights that despite European efforts to enhance defense capacity and regional autonomy, the global strategic balance of power has not shifted, maintaining a strong reliance on transatlantic security frameworks."