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Article about China displaying armaments in a parade to commemorate WW2 defeat of Japan. But the graphic for top 15 defense budgets is surprising. -- (link)

Posted by Covington (aka CovingtonCat) Sep 2 '15, 14:01

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Saudi Arabia is #3? And who is Brazil arming against? (www.bbc.com)

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Happy VJ Day -- nm - Peglegpete Sep 2, 14:10
Brazil was a military dictatorship until 20-30 years ago, and the armed forces still have a privileged place (which means more officers than needed, - Roger More Sep 2, 14:07
South America countires have fought a shit-ton against each through the years -- nm - Beaker Sep 2, 14:05 3
- Not really since the 19th century though -- nm - Roger More Sep 2, 14:09 2
  - Hmm... looking more closely, the Gran Chaco War was more recent than I thought. But Brazil hasn't had a local war since 1870. - Roger More Sep 2, 14:15 1
    - The War of the Triple Alliance is one of the great "Dude, what were you thinking?" moments in history. -- nm - Reagen Sep 2, 15:39

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