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EU to raise defence spending to €163 billion in 2026
Original: The EU will increase defence investment to 163,000 million euros in 2026, with 20,000 million earmarked for R&D
The European Union plans to increase defence investment to 163 billion euros in 2026, of which 20 billion euros will be earmarked for research and development. The commitment signals a continued push to strengthen European military capabilities and the continent's defence industry, with joint funding priorities shifting toward innovation and technological development alongside conventional rearmament.
Why now: European defence spending and rearmament are high on the political agenda amid ongoing security concerns.
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