2025: Record $2.887 Trillion in Global Military Expenditure
European military budgets rose 14% to $864 billion, driven by Ukraine war, with focus on Central/Western Europe.
U.S. spent $954 billion, 7.5% drop due to no new Ukraine aid in 2025.
Global military spending accounted for 2.5% of GDP, highest since 2009.
2026 budget signals continued spending growth, with potential for further increases if Trump's 2027 proposal passes.
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