Nato capability reductions & cost cutting. A step too far?

According to a report by Roland Berger, Nato forces have endured drastic cuts over the past decade and a half. There was a 75 percent decline in main battle tank numbers since 2000 in the militaries of France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom . Are these cuts wise in the face of a resurgent Russia and a growing threat from ISIS? Read more on the Independent.

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This chart shows armed forces reductions among selected Nato members 2000/2013.

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Countries with the highest military spending 2025
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Military spending in the U.S. 2000-2025
Defense expenditures of NATO member states 2026
Combined defense expenditure of NATO states 2014-2026
Average defense expenditure of NATO member states as a share of GDP 2014-2026
Military spending in Germany 1953-2025

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