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Global military spending rise continues as European and Asian expenditures surge. New #SIPRI data on global #MilitarySpending out now ➡️ bit.ly/3QWVcOW Read the fact sheet ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/ZLHQ1… #SIPRI #MilitaryExpenditure  #DefenceBudget #GlobalSecurity #Geopolitics #NATO  #MilitarySpending #WorldEconomy  #Peace  #DataDriven #GDAMS #GDAMS2026

Space systems are critical enablers for military and civilian services. In this paper, Nivedita Raju and Fei Su explore opportunities for China–UK dialogue on outer space at a time when relations between major powers have severely deteriorated ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/GEKD9…

This recent backgrounder by @blancharder, @BoulaninSIPRI and @Laura_Bruun_ maps the military AI industry to help policymakers, as well as civil society and academic researchers, to understand the wide variety of products, actors and relationships involved. Read it now ➡️bit.ly/4n76a0t

What factors might affect strategic stability in the High North and the Arctic? This paper discusses two major categories of potential disruptors at play. Read the full report ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/AZHZ1…

🗓️On 7 May, SIPRI will host a panel discussion at the 2026 German Forum on Security Policy, held in Berlin at the Federal Academy for Security Policy. The panel will be livestreamed. More information: sipri.org/events/2026/si… #DFS2026 @BAKS_Bund

🎓 Applications now open | WMD non-proliferation course @SIPRIorg and the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium are co-hosting an intensive, in-person course on WMD non-proliferation and disarmament in an era of technological convergence. 📍 Stockholm | 23–25 June 2026 This 3-day course combines expert lectures and interactive sessions to explore the foundations of non-proliferation and disarmament, with a focus on the governance challenges posed by dual-use science and emerging technologies. 🌍 In a context of geopolitical tensions, weakening arms control norms, and rapid technological change, participants will examine how existing frameworks are adapting to evolving threats. 👥 Who is it for? Graduate students and early-career professionals in technical or natural sciences. 🗓️ Application deadline: 10 April 2026 🔗 More information & apply: tinyurl.com/yck7kmcb

Today, the 🇪🇺EU exchanged views with a diverse group of #NPT States Parties on how to improve transparency & accountability in the review process, one of our priorities. This #NPTRevCon must deliver real progress. Thanks to @SIPRIorg for co-organising!

SIPRI military spending expert Jade Guiberteau Ricard spoke to @Euractiv about @NATO’s defence spending figures. Full article: euractiv.com/news/sipri-cha…

Who were the 10 largest military spenders in 2025? 1. United States 🇺🇸 2. China 🇨🇳 3. Russia 🇷🇺 4. Germany 🇩🇪 5. India 🇮🇳 6. United Kingdom 🇬🇧 7. Ukraine 🇺🇦 8. Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 9. France 🇫🇷 10. Japan 🇯🇵 Read the fact sheet ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/ZLHQ1…

Sharp rise in European spending amid war and new @NATO spending target. SIPRI’s latest data on #MilitaryExpenditure quoted in this article by @guardian: theguardian.com/world/2026/apr…  #DefenceBudget #GlobalSecurity #Geopolitics #NATO  #MilitarySpending #WorldEconomy  #Peace  #DataDriven #GDAMS #GDAMS2026

The SIPRI Military Expenditure Database is the most comprehensive, consistent and extensive publicly available data source on military expenditure. Access the data ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/CQGC9… As an independent non-profit organization, SIPRI welcomes funding from private individuals and organizations who share our mission.  Support SIPRI: donate.sipri.org Photo: NATO

The primary aim of #ExportControls is to prevent the #proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and other sensitive items that may represent a threat to international #peace and #security. In reality, states also use export controls to pursue and balance several, often competing objectives, beyond non-proliferation. This new #SIPRI backgrounder by Giovanna Maletta and Fei Su examines #China’s🇨🇳 recent rhetoric and action in relation to export controls and explores the rationale behind them ➡️ bit.ly/4w2nIic #ExportControls #DualUse #NonProliferation #China #Geopolitics #China @BISgov @EU_Commission @UN @iaeaorg @DefenceAust @ECAG2024 @EU_NonProlif @KoljaBrockmann @LaurianeHE

📣New military spending data, dialogue on the Korean Peninsula, maritime threats, biological weapons proliferation and more in the April issue of the SIPRI Update newsletter: sipri.org/media/newslett… Subscribe today➡️ bit.ly/SIPRIsubscribe #MilitarySpending #KoreanPeninsula #MaritimeSecurity #BiologicalWeapons #ArmsControl

The latest #SIPRI backgrounder by Giovanna Maletta and Fei Su examines #China’s🇨🇳 recent rhetoric and action in relation to export controls and explores the rationale behind them. Read it now: sipri.org/commentary/top… #ExportControls #DualUse #NonProliferation #China #Geopolitics #China @BISgov @EU_Commission @UN @iaeaorg @CNS_NT @DefenceAust @ECAG2024 @KoljaBrockmann @LaurianeHE

#SIPRI data shows that in 2025, #Germany🇩🇪 was the world’s fourth-largest military spender. This article by @wiwo reports about the increase in Germany’s military spending (article in German)⬇️ wiwo.de/politik/auslan… @AngelikaMelcher #MilitaryExpenditure  #DefenceBudget #GlobalSecurity #Geopolitics #NATO  #MilitarySpending #WorldEconomy  #Peace  #DataDriven #GDAMS #GDAMS2026

The top three military spenders—the USA, China and Russia—spent a combined total of $1480 billion, or 51% of the global total in 2025. Learn more ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/ZLHQ1… #SIPRI #MilitaryExpenditure #GlobalSecurity #Geopolitics #Peace #GDAMS #GDAMS2026

On 7 May, SIPRI will host a panel discussion at the 2026 German Forum on Security Policy, held in Berlin at the Federal Academy for Security Policy. 🗓️ Thursday 7 May 2026 | 11:00–12:00 CEST 🎙️ @PWezeman, Senior Researcher, SIPRI; Katarina Djokic, Researcher, SIPRI More information: sipri.org/events/2026/si…

Missed today’s webinar on global military spending? Watch as SIPRI Programme Director Nan Tian joins Jenny Sari Winata from @fpcindo to discuss the latest trends in global military spending and what they mean for international security. Full video ➡️ youtube.com/live/DcFXTh-0C… #SIPRI #MilitaryExpenditure #DefenceBudget #GlobalSecurity #Geopolitics #MilitarySpending #WorldEconomy #Peace #DataDriven #GDAMS2026

Global military spending rise continues as European and Asian expenditures surge. Read the #SIPRI fact sheet: ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/ZLHQ1… #SIPRI #MilitaryExpenditure #Geopolitics #NATO #MilitarySpending #WorldEconomy #Peace #GDAMS

SIPRI Senior Researcher Diego Lopes joined @c_cermak on @Monocle_Radio to discuss the latest findings from SIPRI’s new military expenditure data and what they mean for global security. 🎧 Listen now: monocle.com/radio/shows/th…

World military expenditure reached $2887 billion in 2025, an increase of 2.9% in real terms over 2024. Read the press release ➡️ bit.ly/3QWVcOW