(Phnom Penh): Rising global tensions—from Ukraine to the Indo-Pacific—are driving record defence spending. The top 15 countries now account for over $2 trillion, or 75% of global military budgets.

The U.S. leads with $962 billion—more than the next 10 combined—focused on missiles, drones, and submarines.

Europe is rearming rapidly: Germany hits $109B, the UK $81B, and Poland leads NATO in GDP share. NATO plans to raise spending to 5% of GDP by 2035.

China, India, Japan, and Australia are ramping up spending to counter regional threats, while Saudi Arabia and Israel expand missile defence amid Middle East tensions.

This article was originally published on Visual Capitalist.
=FRESH NEWS