"Rising Russia-China Threat Spurs $10 Trillion Defense Spending Surge for G7 Nations"

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"Rising Russia-China Threat Spurs $10 Trillion Defense Spending Surge for G7 Nations"
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The global rearmament is accelerating, leading to significant financial burdens for western governments already grappling with economic challenges. With defense spending hitting a record high of $2.2 trillion last year, EU nations are just beginning to assess the requirements for 21st-century security amid a resurgent Russia, instability in the Middle East, and the growing Chinese military, which is diverting US focus to the Pacific.

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