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The United States continues to dominate global military spending, allocating nearly $1 trillion in 2024—about 37% of the total global expenditure. Despite not being involved in any direct conflict at the time, the US is heavily investing in nuclear modernization and advanced technology to maintain strategic superiority over adversaries like Russia and China. This substantial budget underscores a perceived arms race at a national level, with the US aiming to sustain its technological and military edge.