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World Military Spending Hits Record $2.9 Trillion
World military spending reached nearly $2.9 trillion in 2025. This is the 11th year in a row that spending has gone up.
The United States, China and Russia spent $1.48 trillion combined. That is more than half of the world total.
Fear and rearmament drove countries to spend more on their militaries. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute warns this trend will likely continue. They say it could also bring more risks to world peace.
Klear Note — Military spending means money governments use for armed forces, weapons, and defense. This trend shows countries feel less safe and are preparing for conflict.
Key Terms 2
- rearmament
- When countries build up their weapons and military forces again
- Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
- A research group that tracks global military spending and conflicts