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news France 24 En 2026-04-26

Global military spending reaches $2.9 trillion amid rising insecurity

Global military expenditures are projected to reach $2.9 trillion in 2025, an 11th straight year of growth. The United States, China, and Russia accounted for over half of this total expenditure, according to researchers.

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