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May 15, 2020
The United States Spends More on Defense than the Next 10 Countries Combined
U. S. defense spending increased substantially from 2018 to 2019 relative to other countries.
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May 14, 2020
U.S. Defense Spending Compared to Other Countries
The United States spends more on defense than the next 10 countries combined.
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May 13, 2020
U.S. Defense Spending Relative to the G7
The U.S. has historically devoted a larger share of its economy to defense than other members of the G-7.
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May 13, 2020
Defense Budget Compensation Costs
Compensation and medical care make up about 40 percent of the defense budget.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0216_compensation_defense_budget
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Feb 27, 2020
Trend in Defense Spending
Defense spending is projected to stay below its historical share of GDP.
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Feb 27, 2020
Spending on Foreign Affairs
Spending on foreign affairs accounts for slightly more than 1 percent of total federal spending.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0239_foreign_affairs_spending
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Feb 27, 2020
Categories of Defense Spending
Defense spending covers a wide range of activities.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0314_defense_spending_categories
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Feb 27, 2020
Defense Spending Over Time
The composition of defense spending has changed over time.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0315_defense_spending_change
Press Releases & Statements
Feb 4, 2020
Peterson Foundation Statement Ahead of President’s State of the Union Address
“By any measure, the state of the Union’s fiscal outlook is unsustainable, and getting worse,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
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National Security Solutions
By making smart, strategic decisions about future national security requirements policymakers can ensure that our military is strong and that we are prepared to defend our nation from threats while also avoiding potential waste of precious national resources