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Europe leads global defence spending rise, awakening to security deficit

But experts tell Al Jazeera that money means little without a focus on the right systems and global partnerships.

Al Jazeera · Apr 28, 2025

Conflicts Spur 'Unprecedented' Rise In Military Spending

Worldwide military expenditure saw its steepest rise in 2024 since the end of the Cold War, reaching $2.7 trillion as wars and rising tensions drove up spending, researchers said Monday.

International Business Times · Apr 27, 2025

France remains world's second largest arms exporter behind US

The United States maintains its position as world's number one arms exporter, followed by France, according to a report released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute on Monday. It also showed that Ukraine became the world's largest importer in the period 2020-2024.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 10, 2025

What we know about Australia’s arms exports: we’ve analysed the data

Thousands of protesters have been out in force in Melbourne this week to disrupt the Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition, where defence companies from around the world are showcasing their latest designs in weapons and technology.

The Conversation · Sep 11, 2024

India's Modi Heads To Moscow For First Visit Since Ukraine Invasion

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday makes his first visit to Russia since the invasion of Ukraine, walking a fine line between maintaining a longstanding Moscow alliance while courting closer Western security ties.

International Business Times · Jul 5, 2024

India exports rockets, explosives to Israel amid Gaza war, documents reveal

Documents seen by Al Jazeera and company statements suggest Israel is receiving Indian weapons as it wages war on Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2024

Row as Nato chief hints at talks to increase availability of nuclear weapons

Jens Stoltenberg accused of ‘escalation of tension’ as he warns of growing threat from Russia and China

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024

France 'massively upgrading' its nuclear weapons: report

Nuclear-armed countries increased spending on atomic weapons arsenals by a third in the past five years, according to a new report. France is just one of nine countries racing to modernise stockpiles against a backdrop of growing political tensions around the globe.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 17, 2024

Watchdog warns reliance on nuclear weapons rising amid global tension

SIPRI notes the effects of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza in reducing international security.

Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2024

Global Nuclear Arsenal Modernization And Spending On The Rise

SIPRI report reveals global nuclear modernization, spending, and transparency concerns, urging enhanced disarmament efforts.

Top News · Jun 17, 2024