Global military spending hits record high in 2025
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 18:07 UTC
- Sources: DW Europe
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has reported that global military spending hit a record high in 2025. DW Europe notes that the trend is likely to continue and carries additional risks.
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