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The United States will spend $1.5 trillion on defence next year, outpacing the combined budgets of China, Russia and India
  • The FY‑2025 US defence budget tops $1.5 trillion, dwarfing the combined military spending of its three major rivals.
  • This financial firepower makes it virtually impossible for any single nation to out‑spend the US in the near term.
  • The massive allocation reflects Washington’s focus on deterrence against China and Russia.
  • However, sheer spending does not guarantee strategic influence if political will erodes.
Aditya RathaorRaj Shamani00:04:10

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00:04:10
“अगर आप यूएस की कैपेबिलिटीज़ देखो, अगले साल से वह 1.5 ट्रिलियन डॉल स्पेंड करने वाले हैं डिफेंस पे।” — Aditya Rathaor
US defence budget announcement
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“या चाइना, रशिया, इंडिया कंबाइंड मोर देन दैट।” — Aditya Rathaor
Comparing US spend to rivals

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Multi-Polar Shift: US Defense Spending and Global Influence

The United States is committing unprecedented resources to defence, yet its willingness to lead multilateral institutions is waning. This paradox fuels a transition toward a multi-polar world where China, Russia and India can challenge US hegemony.

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