Global Military Spending Hits Record High
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 16:58 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
Military spending worldwide reached a record high of nearly $2.9 trillion in 2025, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). This marks the 11th consecutive year of growth.
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