Overview

• Allied figures put Spain’s 2025 defense outlays at €33,123 million, a 43.11% jump from 2024 under NATO’s definition.
• Madrid accelerated the goal with an additional €10.471 billion for 2025 through its Industrial and Technological Security and Defense Plan.
• NATO says, based on preliminary national submissions, that all member countries now reach the 2% benchmark for the first time.
• Following the June decision to pursue a combined 5% security target by 2035, Spain maintains it will meet capability requirements near about 2.1% under granted flexibility.
• The government touts recognition as proof of a reliable partner, while Podemos, Sumar and IU criticize the scale and cite a €17 billion increase since 2023–2025.