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Global Military Spending Hits Record High of $2.72 Trillion in 2024
Global military spending hit a record $2.72 trillion in 2024, a 9.4% increase from 2023, driven by the war in Ukraine and regional tensions; the U.S. spent $997 billion, while China spent $314 billion, and Russia's spending surged by 38% to $149 billion.
Global Military Spending Hits Record High of $2.72 Trillion in 2024
Global military spending hit a record $2.72 trillion in 2024, a 9.4% increase from 2023, driven by the war in Ukraine and regional tensions; the U.S. spent $997 billion, while China spent $314 billion, and Russia's spending surged by 38% to $149 billion.
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36% Bias Score
Global Military Spending Reaches Record High in 2024
Global military spending hit a record \$2.7 trillion in 2024, a 9.4% increase from 2023, the largest since the Cold War's end, driven by conflicts and geopolitical tensions, particularly impacting Europe and the Middle East.
Global Military Spending Reaches Record High in 2024
Global military spending hit a record \$2.7 trillion in 2024, a 9.4% increase from 2023, the largest since the Cold War's end, driven by conflicts and geopolitical tensions, particularly impacting Europe and the Middle East.
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28% Bias Score
Global Military Spending Surges in 2024
In 2024, global military spending increased significantly, with Russia's spending reaching \$149 billion (38% increase), Germany's reaching \$88.5 billion (28% increase), and Ukraine's reaching \$64.7 billion (34% of its GDP).
Global Military Spending Surges in 2024
In 2024, global military spending increased significantly, with Russia's spending reaching \$149 billion (38% increase), Germany's reaching \$88.5 billion (28% increase), and Ukraine's reaching \$64.7 billion (34% of its GDP).
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40% Bias Score
Republican Bill Faces Crucial Four-Week Deadline Amidst Intraparty Divisions
The Republican-led Congress faces a four-week deadline to pass a bill encompassing trillions in tax cuts, hundreds of billions in increased military and immigration spending, and a debt limit increase of up to $5 trillion, navigating intraparty divisions and budget rules.
Republican Bill Faces Crucial Four-Week Deadline Amidst Intraparty Divisions
The Republican-led Congress faces a four-week deadline to pass a bill encompassing trillions in tax cuts, hundreds of billions in increased military and immigration spending, and a debt limit increase of up to $5 trillion, navigating intraparty divisions and budget rules.
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44% Bias Score
NATO Faces Spending Shortfall Amid US Reduction
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's 2024 annual report shows that 22 of 32 member nations met the 2% GDP military spending target, while the US reduced its spending to 3.19%, down from 3.68% a decade ago; this comes despite a warning from US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in February that Europe mus...
NATO Faces Spending Shortfall Amid US Reduction
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's 2024 annual report shows that 22 of 32 member nations met the 2% GDP military spending target, while the US reduced its spending to 3.19%, down from 3.68% a decade ago; this comes despite a warning from US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in February that Europe mus...
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44% Bias Score
Spain Announces Record Defense Spending Increase
Spain will invest an additional €10.471 billion in defense spending in 2025, reaching 2% of its GDP to meet NATO requirements, despite internal political opposition and previous prioritization of climate initiatives.
Spain Announces Record Defense Spending Increase
Spain will invest an additional €10.471 billion in defense spending in 2025, reaching 2% of its GDP to meet NATO requirements, despite internal political opposition and previous prioritization of climate initiatives.
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64% Bias Score
Global Military Spending Hits Record High of \$2.7 Trillion in 2024
Global military spending hit a record \$2.7 trillion in 2024, a 9.4% increase from 2023, driven by the war in Ukraine and other conflicts; Germany's spending rose 28% to \$88.5 billion.
Global Military Spending Hits Record High of \$2.7 Trillion in 2024
Global military spending hit a record \$2.7 trillion in 2024, a 9.4% increase from 2023, driven by the war in Ukraine and other conflicts; Germany's spending rose 28% to \$88.5 billion.
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44% Bias Score
Global Military Spending Surges to $2.72 Trillion in 2024
Global military spending hit $2.72 trillion in 2024, a 9.4% increase from 2023—the largest since 1991, driven by the Ukraine war, Middle East conflicts, and concerns about a potential US withdrawal from NATO; the US spent $997 billion (37% of the global total), while Ukraine allocated 34% of its GDP...
Global Military Spending Surges to $2.72 Trillion in 2024
Global military spending hit $2.72 trillion in 2024, a 9.4% increase from 2023—the largest since 1991, driven by the Ukraine war, Middle East conflicts, and concerns about a potential US withdrawal from NATO; the US spent $997 billion (37% of the global total), while Ukraine allocated 34% of its GDP...
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40% Bias Score
Germany Overtakes Western Europe in Military Spending
Germany's defense spending increased by 28% to €77.63 billion in 2024, surpassing other Western European nations and placing it fourth globally, largely due to a €100 billion special fund; this is part of a broader European trend of increased military spending driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine ...
Germany Overtakes Western Europe in Military Spending
Germany's defense spending increased by 28% to €77.63 billion in 2024, surpassing other Western European nations and placing it fourth globally, largely due to a €100 billion special fund; this is part of a broader European trend of increased military spending driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine ...
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40% Bias Score
Rutte Urges Increased NATO Funding Amidst Concerns About Alliance's Future
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged increased funding and political commitment from all 32 member countries by 2025 to maintain military advantage, amid concerns from US officials about NATO's future and only 22 allies reaching the 2% GDP military spending target in 2024, down from a projected 2...
Rutte Urges Increased NATO Funding Amidst Concerns About Alliance's Future
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged increased funding and political commitment from all 32 member countries by 2025 to maintain military advantage, amid concerns from US officials about NATO's future and only 22 allies reaching the 2% GDP military spending target in 2024, down from a projected 2...
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40% Bias Score
Rutte Urges Increased NATO Spending Amidst Perceived US Withdrawal
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called on all 32 member states to increase funding, equipment, and political energy for NATO due to a perceived US withdrawal from its European security role; in 2023, 22 allies met the 2 percent GDP military spending target, compared to the previous estimate of 23.
Rutte Urges Increased NATO Spending Amidst Perceived US Withdrawal
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called on all 32 member states to increase funding, equipment, and political energy for NATO due to a perceived US withdrawal from its European security role; in 2023, 22 allies met the 2 percent GDP military spending target, compared to the previous estimate of 23.
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36% Bias Score
Spain's Sánchez Announces €10.471 Billion Defense Spending Increase, Bypassing Congress
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a €10.471 billion increase in defense spending to reach 2% of GDP, bypassing Congress and facing immediate criticism from the opposition Popular Party (PP) and coalition partner Sumar for its lack of transparency and democratic legitimacy.
Spain's Sánchez Announces €10.471 Billion Defense Spending Increase, Bypassing Congress
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a €10.471 billion increase in defense spending to reach 2% of GDP, bypassing Congress and facing immediate criticism from the opposition Popular Party (PP) and coalition partner Sumar for its lack of transparency and democratic legitimacy.
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60% Bias Score
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