Meta plans to spend $145 billion this year, more than every military budget except the U.S., China and Russia

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What happened

The $145 billion is roughly a 101% markup from the company’s capex from 2025.

Key facts

  • The $145 billion is roughly a 101% markup from the company’s capex from 2025.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:34:00 UTC.

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