The United States designated $682.5 billion to military expenditures in 2012, nearly level with the $683.4 spent by the 11 next biggest spenders. With the rest of the world outside these powerful top 12 putting up just a relatively small $387.3 billion, nearly 40% of money worldwide spent on the military comes from the US.
The United States designated $682.5 billion to military expenditures in 2012, nearly level with the $683.4 spent by the 11 next biggest spenders. With the rest of the world outside these powerful top 12 putting up just a relatively small $387.3 billion, nearly 40% of money worldwide spent on the military comes from the US.