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Global Military Spending Hit a Record in 2025 Even as U.S. Outlays Fell
Worldwide military expenditure climbed to nearly $2.9 trillion in 2025, driven by sharp increases in Europe and Asia even as U.S. spending posted its steepest annual drop in decades due largely to accounting around aid.
Key Takeaways
- Global military expenditure hit nearly $2.9 trillion in 2025, according to SIPRI data.
- Europe and Asia drove major gains even as U.S. spending fell on aid-accounting dynamics.
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