Record arms sales reflect necessary responses to genuine security threats from aggressive powers and regional instability. Countries are rightfully investing in defense capabilities to protect their sovereignty against real dangersthreats likesuch as Russian expansion and Chinese military buildup. The growth in military technology spending ensures democracies maintain deterrence and defensive superiority.

SIPRI's data reveal soaring arms revenues driven by wars like Gaza, but the numbers mask the humanitarian catastrophe beneath them. As companies and governments fuel Israel's assault — aided by U.S. weapons — they must be held accountable and halt support for war crimes. This militarized profit cycle diverts talent and resources from crises like climate, poverty, and disease, demanding urgent global reprioritization.