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Ramped up defense spending in Europe and Asia pushed the world to levels not seen in 16 years, new report finds

Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says

Global military spending surged by almost 3% in 2025, fueled largely by ballooning defense expenditures in Europe and Asia, according to a report released Monday by a respected arms watchdog group.

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