What is GDAMS?
The Global Day of Action on Military Spending (GDAMS) has been taking place across the world since 2011, usually in Spring to coincide with the release of the SIPRI figures on world wide military spending. The new figures are a media opportunity and by joining together with groups across the world we’re better able to amplify this vital issue in the public consciousness. Since 2017 the event has been expanded to Days of Action to cover a number of other important dates for the campaign messaging such as Tax Day in the US.
What we did in 2025?
In 2025 our main focus was the commitment from the UK government to increase military spending to 2.5% of GDP. This represents an increase of billions of pounds every year – at a time when overseas development is being cut and public services at home continue to be under-funded after more than a decade of austerity.
WHAT DO WE HAVE PLANNED FOR 2026?
GDAMS 2026 will take place from April 10 to May 9. We are calling on the UK government to scrap its plans to raise military spending to 3% of GDP. This means an estimated £30 billion extra per year by the end of the decade, much-needed funds taken away from vital public services, overseas humanitarian aid and tackling climate breakdown.
Checkout the events calendar to see what you can join and let us know what you have planned by emailing gcoms.uk@gmail.com
