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Military Spending Hits $2.72 Trillion Amid Tech Surge

6/10/2025

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Global military spending soared to an unprecedented $2.72 trillion in 2024, with a spotlight on cutting-edge technologies such as AI and drones. In a significant move, Meta has teamed up with Anduril Industries to explore military applications, signaling Silicon Valley's growing engagement in defense. However, the Pentagon's restructuring of testing oversight has sparked worries about its evaluation capabilities.

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Global military spending soared to an unprecedented $2.72 trillion in 2024, with a spotlight on cutting-edge technologies such as AI and drones. In a significant move, Meta has teamed up with Anduril Industries to explore military applications, signaling Silicon Valley's growing engagement in defense. However, the Pentagon's restructuring of testing oversight has sparked worries about its evaluation capabilities.