Global military spending grows

Global military spending rose in 2015 to nearly $1.7 trillion, the first increase since 2011, driven by Middle East conflicts including the battle against Islamic State, the Saudi-led war in Yemen and fears about Iran

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Source: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)

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Global military spending grows

Source: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

Picture: Getty Images

© GRAPHIC NEWS

Global military spending grows

Global military spending rose in 2015 to nearly $1.7 trillion, the first increase since 2011, driven by Middle East conflicts including the battle against Islamic State, the Saudi-led war in Yemen and fears about Iran

Source: Stockholm International

Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)

Picture: Getty Images

© GRAPHIC NEWS