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In the European Union (EU), joint defense spending is around $312 billion—roughly one-third of U.S. defense expenditures. Among the top eight global defense spenders, only the United Kingdom represents an EU nation, emphasizing the disparity in military investment across the region. In stark contrast, Ukraine's defense spending has skyrocketed to an unsustainable 36.7% of its GDP due to their ongoing conflict, showcasing the extreme pressures that active war zones experience.