Luxembourg companies seek economic return on defence investments

30.04.2025 - RTL Today.lu

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Luxembourg aims to significantly boost defence spending by 2030, and a new industry-backed strategy proposes concrete measures to ensure this investment benefits the local economy through innovation, job creation, and tax revenue.

Luxembourg has pledged to NATO that it will increase defence spending to 2% of its national GDP by 2030 – amounting to €1.46 billion, a rise of more than €600 million compared to current levels. In response, a working group called Lux4Defence and consisting of various companies and institutions – including SES, LIST, and Luxinnovation – has drafted a strategic proposal on how to allocate this increased defence budget.

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