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EU Defense Spending Soars: Firms Anticipate 11% Growth
10/6/2025
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- European defense firms expect 10.5%-11.5% annual growth over the next decade.
- EU defense spending reached €343 billion in 2024 and is projected at €381 billion in 2025.
- Airbus posted 5% revenue growth in 2024 and 17% in the first half of 2025. Its satellite division incurs significant losses due to delays, and future programs include A330 MRTT+ and Eurodrone.
