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Growing geopolitical tensions are leading governments and investors to rethink their positions on nuclear arms. (Source photos by Reuters and Nikkei)

RYOMA KASHIWAGI and EIKI ONO

OSAKA — Defense contractors involved in producing nuclear weapons have received about 30% more loans and investment this year than a year before, according to a report, signaling dwindling momentum in the global campaign to divest from such companies.