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The U.S. has poured more than $120 billion into Ukraine since its war with Russia began three years ago, but with a new administration in Washington, that support is grinding to a halt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The White House announced last week that further military aid will be paused until President Donald Trump can determine that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is making a \u201cgood faith\u201d effort toward peace negotiations with Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This decision has left Ukraine in a precarious position. Without additional U.S. support, Western officials estimate that the Eastern European country has enough weaponry to sustain its current pace of fighting until mid-2025.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response, European leaders are taking decisive action, launching an unprecedented military spending spree that is already reshaping global markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Germany Takes the Lead in Ramping Up Military Spending<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Germany, Europe\u2019s largest economy, is leading the charge, with Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz vowing that his government will do \u201cwhatever it takes\u201d<\/a> to support Ukraine. He\u2019s even pledged to amend the German constitution to exempt defense spending from the country\u2019s strict fiscal constraints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The markets have responded positively. German equities are rallying, with the DAX Index up more than 22% through March 6, compared to a loss of over 2% for the S&P 500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The euro has also rebounded from recent lows, erasing its losses since November\u2019s U.S. presidential election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EU Unveils $840 Billion Plan to Strengthen Defense<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Other European nations are making similar moves. France\u2019s President Emmanuel Macron delivered a stark warning<\/a> in a televised address last Wednesday, declaring that Europe must be prepared to defend Ukraine without U.S. support. He made it clear that abandoning Ukraine now would only embolden Moscow, stating, \u201cWho can believe that\u2026 Russia will stop at Ukraine? Russia has become, and will remain, a threat to France and Europe.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Czech government, meanwhile, has announced plans to raise its defense budget to 3% of GDP<\/a> by 2030, up from its current 2%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brussels has responded with an unprecedented $840 billion plan<\/a> to boost military readiness across the continent. Last week, the European Commission laid out a framework to mobilize resources on a scale never seen before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bulk of this money will reportedly come from direct national spending, as European Union (EU) leaders have agreed to temporarily lift fiscal rules that limit government deficits. Additional funds will be made available in the form of loans to governments looking to modernize their defense industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An analysis by European research firms Bruegel and Kiel estimates that for Europe to establish a truly independent military deterrent against Russia, it will require at least 250 billion euros<\/a> in annual defense spending. That means deploying tens of thousands of additional soldiers, acquiring thousands of new tanks and infantry fighting vehicles and ramping up production of long-range drones and other advanced military technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

European Arms Manufacturers See Record Gains<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This wave of spending has fueled a blistering rally in European defense stocks as investors bet on long-term demand for military hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defense companies have been among the best-performing stocks in global markets this year. Italy\u2019s Leonardo and France\u2019s Thales have seen their shares jump 85%, while Britain\u2019s BAE Systems has climbed close to 50%. Germany\u2019s Rheinmetall, a leading supplier of armored vehicles and artillery systems, more than doubled in value as of Thursday, March 6, but fell on Friday on news that Russian President Vladimir Putin may be ready to agree to a truce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Russia\u2019s Military Losses Mount<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Europe\u2019s military buildup comes at a time when Russia\u2019s ability to stay in the fight is increasingly being questioned. While it still holds a strategic advantage in nuclear capabilities\u2014Russia has an estimated 5,580 nuclear warheads,<\/a> the most of any other country\u2014its conventional forces have suffered immense losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Russia\u2019s $2 trillion economy is dwarfed by the EU\u2019s GDP, estimated at $20 trillion, and its population of roughly 145 million is significantly outnumbered by the EU\u2019s 450 million. Hundreds of thousands of Russians have left the country since 2022,<\/a> the largest exodus since the Bolshevik Revolution, further straining the country\u2019s labor force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the battlefield, Russia is estimated to have lost over 875,000 soldiers,<\/a> according to the U.K.\u2019s Ministry of Defence. These losses, coupled with Western sanctions, have made Russia\u2019s long-term military position more vulnerable than it might appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China Expands Defense Budget as Pacific Tensions Rise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The arms race is not confined to the West. China has announced a 7.2% increase in military spending<\/a> this year as it continues its efforts to expand its influence in the Pacific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taiwan is under increasing pressure to boost its defense budget to deter a potential invasion from Beijing.<\/a> Japan, too, has been urged to increase its military spending,<\/a> though its leaders insist they will not allow foreign governments to dictate their defense budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investors Are Taking Notice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With Washington shifting its focus inward, the post-World War II security order is changing, and Europe must now take greater responsibility for its own defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The consequences of this are already playing out in financial markets, as I\u2019ve covered. For investors, I believe this is not just a short-term trend but a transformation of the global defense landscape. As history has shown, when nations prioritize military spending, the market follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

—<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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