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Europe’s R&D defence spending surges amid Ukraine war. Which EU country splurges the most?

Research and development (R&D) spending on defence in the European Union has more than doubled over the past five years. It grew from €9 billion in 2020 to an expected €17 billion in 2025, according to the European Defence Agency.

Eurostat data show lower figures due to different methodologies but still indicate a more than 25 per cent increase between 2018 and 2023, the latest available period.

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