Military spending across the globe hit a record high of nearly $2.9 trillion in 2025, the 11th consecutive year it’s grown, according to a new report released Monday by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The world’s military expenditures — the share of global gross domestic product (GDP) meant for armed forces — went up from…
Global military spending hits record high
Originally reported by The Hill
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