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Most dangerous point since 'end of Cold War', experts say, as all nine nuclear powers strengthened their arsenals in 2024.

New report estimates that China now has at least 600 nuclear warheads, with around 100 per year being added to the stockpile since 2023

The world's 15 largest spenders all increased their military expenditure in 2024, with growth especially rapid in Europe and the Middle East.

But experts tell Al Jazeera that money means little without a focus on the right systems and global partnerships.

Worldwide military expenditure saw its steepest rise in 2024 since the end of the Cold War, reaching $2.7 trillion as wars and rising tensions drove up spending, researchers said Monday.

The United States maintains its position as world's number one arms exporter, followed by France, according to a report released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute on Monday. It also showed that Ukraine became the world's largest importer in the period 2020-2024.

But markets believe the continent is about to experience a boost in domestic production as Russia’s threat looms.

A new SIPRI study lays bare how NATO is unable to turn spending power into firepower in a crisis.

Ukrainian president presses idea of ‘Nato umbrella’ for areas under Kyiv’s control while Kaja Kallas says it should not be ruled out. What we know on day 1,013