U.S., China, Russia: the world's biggest defense budgets

What happened: A review of the 10 countries with the highest military spending in 2023, based on SIPRI data, covering what drives each country's budget. Why it matters: The ranking highlights the scale of defense outlays among major powers, with the U.S., China, and Russia among the largest spenders. Note: The supplied content does not include specific figures, so no Key numbers line is provided. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

A review of the 10 countries with the highest military spending in 2023, based on SIPRI data, covering what drives each country's budget.

The ranking highlights the scale of defense outlays among major powers, with the U.S., China, and Russia among the largest spenders. Note: The supplied content does not include specific figures, so no Key numbers line is provided.