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Global military spending reached nearly $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking an 11th consecutive year of growth, researchers said Monday, as insecurity and rearmament fueled defense budgets. The three top
japantimes.co.jp•April 27, 2026
Global military spending surges on insecurity: Report
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments The three top spenders – the United States, China and Russia – spent a combined total of US$1.48 trillion, just over half of global expend
straitstimes.com•April 27, 2026