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The world spent almost $2 trillion on defense in 2020
The U.S. and China made up more than half of all military spending in 2020.
By Aaron Mehta
Latest "US defense spending" stories
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Trump calls US defense spending ‘crazy,’ pledges talks with Putin and Xi
With a bold statement, Trump took a step toward cutting back the 2020 budget request for the Pentagon.
By Joe Gould
Ro Khanna and progressive Democrats hope ‘Blue Wave’ shakes up American defense policy
Democratic leaders will have to navigate alongside a caucus of moderates who back strong military spending and progressive members who have decried Pentagon largess.
By Joe Gould