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World's Largest Military Spenders Account for 60% of Global Defense Budget
WHY IT MATTERS
This concentration of defense spending underscores the global military landscape's complexity and the potential for significant geopolitical tensions.
What happened
A recent study by international researchers reported to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute found that the top five military spenders globally account for 60% of all defense spending.
The United States, China, Russia, Germany, and India lead the list, with the US being the largest spender.
This significant allocation of resources highlights the substantial investment in military capabilities worldwide.
PRIMARY SOURCES
The World’s Largest Air Forces By Annual Budget
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