Global military expenditure soared to an all-time high of $2.7 trillion in 2024, a 9.4% rise from the previous year and the tenth straight annual increase, according to the SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute) Yearbook 2025. https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Jun/18/global-military-spending-at-all-time-high-in-24?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=channel&utm_campaign=nation