Armed Forces & National Security
30 countersThe UK armed forces have approximately 184,000 regular personnel — down 42,000 since 2010 — with all three services significantly below recruitment targets. The UK defence budget is £46.1 billion for 2024/25, equating to approximately 2.3% of GDP. Between 3,000 and 6,000 veterans are estimated to experience homelessness. The UK is one of the world's top five arms exporters with approximately £8.5 billion in exports annually. Defence statistics are sourced from the Ministry of Defence, DASA, the NCSC, the Home Office Counter-Terrorism Division and SIPRI.
Armed Forces Regular Personnel
Armed Forces Personnel Lost Since 2010
Defence Budget Spent Today
Defence Budget Spent This Year
UK Defence Spending as % of GDP
NATO Minimum Spending Target
Military Veterans in UK
Homeless Veterans Right Now (est.)
Veterans Experiencing PTSD
Veterans Waiting for Mental Health Treatment
Cost of Veteran Mental Health Support This Year
Cyber Attacks on UK Government This Year
Cyber Attacks on UK Infrastructure This Year
Terrorism-Related Arrests This Year
Terrorism-Related Convictions This Year
Active Counter-Terrorism Investigations
Cost of Counter-Terrorism This Year
Espionage Cases Investigated This Year
UK Arms Exports Today (£)
UK Arms Exports This Year (£)
UK Arms Export Ranking (worldwide)
Cost of Nuclear Deterrent This Year
Trident Renewal Programme Cost
Armed Forces Recruitment vs Target
Armed Forces Personnel Leaving This Year
Cost of Military Pensions This Year
UK Peacekeeping Personnel Abroad
Foreign Military Aid Given This Year
Cost of Military Operations Abroad This Year
Military Equipment Procurement This Year
Total UK Defence Budget
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on official UK government data
What is the UK defence budget in 2026?
The UK defence budget is £46.1 billion for 2024/25, equating to approximately 2.3% of GDP, according to MOD statistics. This makes the UK the second largest defence spender in NATO after the United States. The government has committed to increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP.
How many terror arrests are made in the UK each year?
UK counter-terrorism police make approximately 350 terrorism-related arrests each year, according to Home Office statistics. Around 120 individuals are convicted of terrorism offences annually. Counter-terrorism policing costs the UK approximately £3.5 billion per year across policing, intelligence and security services.
How much does the UK spend on arms exports each year?
The UK exports approximately £8.5 billion worth of arms and defence equipment annually, making it one of the world's top five arms exporters according to SIPRI and DSIT statistics. Major export markets include Saudi Arabia, the United States and various NATO allies. The defence procurement budget is approximately £12 billion per year.