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Global military spending surged to a record high of $2.887 trillion in 2025, marking the eleventh consecutive year of increase. Europe led the rise with a 14% jump, marking the biggest surge since the Cold War. Germanys defense budget soared by 24% to hit NATOs 2% GDP target for the first time in decades. The US dipped 7.5% due to skipped Ukraine aid, but a 2026 budget hike is expected. China and India also increased spending, driven by border disputes and tensions. The military burden on global GDP hit 2.5%, the highest since 2009, as wars persist and plans lock in for years ahead.

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