This statistic shows the defense expenditures of NATO member countries in 2018. In 2018, the United States will spend an estimated 706 billion U.S. dollars on defense.
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This statistic shows the defense expenditures of NATO member countries in 2018. In 2018, the United States will spend an estimated 706 billion U.S. dollars on defense.
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This statistic shows the defense expenditures of NATO member countries in 2018. In 2018, the United States will spend an estimated 706 billion U.S. dollars on defense.
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Figures are for the value and exchange rate of U.S. dollars at the time of publication.
Data for 2018 is estimated.
*Belgian defense expenditure does not include pensions.
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- 2018
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Figures are for the value and exchange rate of U.S. dollars at the time of publication.
Data for 2018 is estimated.
*Belgian defense expenditure does not include pensions.
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