Global military spending hits a record $2.9 trillion, marking 11 consecutive years of growth as major powers including the U.S., China, and Russia increase defense budgets amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Global military spending reached a record $2.9 trillion, marking 11 consecutive years of growth as the United States, China, Russia, and European nations increase their defense budgets.
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Global military spending reached a record $2.9 trillion, marking 11 consecutive years of growth as the United States, China, Russia, and European nations increase their defense budgets.
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