Five charts that show the rise of global militarisation

In 2025, global military spending reached $2.88 trillion, an increase of 2.9% from the previous year. The United States remains the largest spender at $954 billion, followed by China ($336 billion), Russia ($190 billion), Germany ($114 billion), and India ($92 billion), together accounting for 58% of global military spending. Since 1949, the US has spent at least $53.5 trillion on its military, representing over half of the global total.