🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Defense spending overview · 2023 data
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Defense Spending
$68.5B
Rank #6 globally
% of GDP
2.2%
Rank #17 globally
Active Personnel
148,500
GDP
$3,070B
United Kingdom Military Budget at a Glance
In 2023, United Kingdom allocated $68.5B to defense, representing 2.2% of its $3,070 billion GDP. This places United Kingdom at rank #6 worldwide in absolute military spending and rank #17 by share of GDP dedicated to defense.
United Kingdom maintains an active military force of 148,500 personnel. Defense expenditure covers a range of capabilities including personnel costs, equipment procurement, research and development, and operational readiness across land, sea, air, and cyber domains.
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