Global arms race: Churches and NGOs criticize the erosion of the international order

The new record high in military spending is alarming churches and nongovernmental organizations. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Europe is the main driver of the global arms race.

28. April 2026
Leopard 2 main battle tanks and other tracked vehicles on the KNDS factory grounds in Munich-Allach. (picture alliance/CHROMORANGE/Michael Bihlmayer)

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Last updated: 28. April 2026