Global arms revenues hit record $679 billion as wars accelerate defense-industry expansion
By
David Monroe
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War
Major wars continue in 2026, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Israel‑Palestine conflict with regional spillover, Sudan’s civil war, fighting in Myanmar, DRC, Haiti, and persistent insurgencies across Africa and the Middle East. Warfare now blends drones, cyber operations, and urban combat, driving humanitarian crises and instability.
