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There are
reasons for the record
of spending. One reason is that NATO
met their
to spend two per cent of their GDP on
. Another reason is the war between Russia and Ukraine. This is now in its
year. Russia spent around $190 billion on defence. This was 7.5 per cent of its GDP. Ukraine spent 40 per cent of its GDP on the
. SIPRI said that the
spending shows how
are reacting to today's wars. It added: "This
will probably continue through 2026 and beyond."