In 2023, Spain committed $23.7 billion to its national defense, marking a 9.8% increase from the previous year. This investment positioned the nation as the world’s 17th largest defense spender. The funding, equivalent to 1.5% of Spain’s GDP, highlighted a decade of robust military investment growth, which saw a 42% rise. This commitment reflects Spain’s […]
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