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African Military Expenditure Up Slightly To $52 Billion In 2024 As Global Spending Hits Record

Global UpfrontMay 15, 2025May 15, 20250

Military expenditure in Africa totalled $52.1 billion in 2024, which was 3% more than in 2023 and 22% more than in 2015, according to new

Analysts Weigh Risks Of Artificial Intelligence For Military Purposes

Global UpfrontApr 17, 2025April 17, 20250

By ADF African militaries are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) for surveillance, situational awareness, intelligence gathering and to increase operational efficiency in conflict zones. But

Nigeria’s Military Spending of $3.2bn in 2023 Highest in Sub-Saharan Africa

Global UpfrontJul 14, 2024July 14, 20240

Nigeria’s military spending rose by 20 per cent to $3.2 billion in 2023, making it the country the biggest spender on defence in sub-Saharan Africa,

World Military Spending Rises For The Ninth Year

Global UpfrontApr 29, 2024April 29, 20240

World military expenditure is up for the ninth consecutive year to an all-time high of $2,443 billion as war, rising tensions and insecurity manifest in

African Arms Imports Drop While European Imports Double

Global UpfrontMar 22, 2024March 22, 20240

Over the last decade, imports of major arms by African states has fallen by half, mainly due to big decreases by Algeria and Morocco, while

Global Security And Stability In Increasing Peril, SIPRI Warns

Global UpfrontJun 29, 2023June 29, 20230

Global security has deteriorated over the past year, primarily driven by the impact of the war in Ukraine, which has resulted in the world moving