Politics

Global Military Spending Hits Record $2.887 Trillion; Europe +14%

SIPRI released April 2026 data showing 2025 global military spending of $2.887 trillion, up 2.9%. European spending surged 14% to historical highs since 1953. Germany crossed 2.3% of GDP, a postwar milestone.

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