The True Budget for State Security and Defence

The actual spending on state security and defense far exceeds official figures, with significant allocations diverted to other ministries.

The actual spending on Spanish state security and defense hides figures that far exceed what is officially published. It is estimated that the true budget could reach **€80 billion**, a figure representing more than **5% of GDP**, far above the **2%** that is usually publicized.

## Diversions in the Budget

This difference is partly explained by the allocation of funds to various ministries that do not appear directly related to defense. A clear example is the **€1 billion** allocation for **Earth observation satellites with radar technology**, which falls under the umbrella of the **Ministry of Industry**. This type of spending, although it may have dual applications, inflates the budgets of other departments while it should be accounted for in defense.

## Transparency and Real Figures

The lack of transparency in presenting defense budgets makes it difficult to know the total expenditure. Independent reports indicate that official figures do not reflect the entirety of funds intended for security and defense, but rather conceal significant allocations. The goal of these practices appears to be maintaining appearances and meeting international commitments, such as the commitment requested by **the United States** to dedicate **2% of GDP** to defense, even though the actual spending is considerably higher.