Budget Brief: Russian Military Spending Hits Post Cold War High

Russian warplanes over the Kremlin
Credit: Natalia Kolesnikova/AFP/Getty Images
In late September, Russia released details of its draft budget for 2025 alongside plans for 2026 and 2027, with military spending set for a further significant boost. According to budgetary documentation, spending is set to rise by 29.7% in nominal terms, from RUB10.4 trillion (107.3 billion) to...
Craig Caffrey

Craig is the head of Aviation Week Network's defense data team responsible for managing the company’s defense databases and leading on related consultancy projects.

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