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Global Arms Expenditure in 2026: A World Rebuilding Its Military Balance Global military spending in 2026 is part of a sustained, decades-long surge in so-called defence investment driven by proxy wars in Europe, instability in the Middle East, strategic competition in Asia, and renewed great power-hungry rivalry. While final audited figures for 2026 are not yet fully available, leading defence research institutions and forecasting models consistently show a clear direction: global arms expenditure is at or near record highs and continuing to rise in real terms. Short answer: approx. £2,150,000,000,000 According to recent projections, worldwide military spending is expected to remain in the range of $2.6–$2.9 trillion, continuing the rapid expansion seen since 2022. (� Defence Agenda) This article breaks down what is driving global arms expenditure in 2026, who is spending the most, and what this means for global 'stability' and economics. 1. The Scale of Global Military Spendi...