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Arms race: Global military spending soars to 40-year peak

Global defense budgets have surged to a record 40-year high as nations ramp up spending amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The unprecedented arms race signals deep shifts in international power dynamics and future conflict risks.

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Number Record: Global military spending hits a 40-year high

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