
Trump Seeks $1.5 Trillion Defense Boost Alongside Domestic Cuts
What if a country decided to spend more on its military than ever before—more than even during global war? That’s the question now facing Washington.

What if a country decided to spend more on its military than ever before—more than even during global war? That’s the question now facing Washington.

Is Asia entering a new era of military competition? That question is back in focus after China unveiled a fresh boost to its defence spending.

World’s military spending has reached an all-time high figure of $2.24 trillion in 2022. According to a leading military think tank, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has increased fears of escalation and most European countries have increased its defense budgets to unprecedent levels.