Tis graphic depicts worldwide military spending arranged by country as they appear on a projection of the globe. The U.S. defense budget is equal to about half the world's total military spending, and some of the next big spenders are U.S. allies.
Some Republicans feel the Pentagon's budget--as huge as it is--has been "cut to the bone," by Congressional sequestration and is not large enough. Many of the 2016 GOP presidential contenders, if elected, would greatly expand military spending.
Some Republicans feel the Pentagon's budget--as huge as it is--has been "cut to the bone," by Congressional sequestration and is not large enough. Many of the 2016 GOP presidential contenders, if elected, would greatly expand military spending.