US Military Spending Tracker
Detailed analysis of the United States defense budget — the largest military budget in the world.
US Defense Spending in FY2025
$0.00
Since Start of Fiscal Year 2025
October 1, 2024
Accumulating since Oct 1, 2024 at $895 billion/year ($28,367/second). Source: FY2025 NDAA.
$895B
FY2025 Defense Budget
$2.45B
Spending Per Day
$5,700
Cost Per Taxpayer
35.5%
Share of Global Spending
The United States spends more on its military than any other country in the world — more than the next ten largest military budgets combined. The FY2025 defense budget of $886 billion covers 1.3 million active-duty personnel, the world's largest air force and navy, a global network of military bases, and ongoing research into next-generation weapons systems.
Understanding how this money is allocated, how it compares to other national priorities, and how it has evolved over time is essential for informed civic participation. This section provides comprehensive data and analysis on every dimension of US defense spending.
Explore US Military Spending Data
Budget Breakdown
Where does the money go? Personnel, operations, procurement, R&D, and more.
vs Other Countries
How US military spending compares to China, Russia, and other nations.
Per Taxpayer
What each American pays for defense and how it breaks down.
Historical Trends
Defense spending from WWII to present, adjusted for inflation.
Overseas Operations
Cost of US military bases and operations around the world.
Budget Breakdown
Category-by-category defense spending analysis
vs Other Countries
Global military spending comparison
Per Taxpayer
Defense cost per American taxpayer
Historical Trends
Defense spending over time
Overseas Operations
Global base and operation costs