Defense Spending
Federal national defense consumption expenditures and gross investment. FRED series FDEFX. Updated monthly.
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Monthly Spending
$1.2T
YoY Change
+3.3%
All-Time High
$1.2T
As of
2025-10-01
Defense Spending Over Time
📖 About This Data
Defense Spending (FDEFX): Federal national defense consumption expenditures and gross investment, seasonally adjusted at annual rates. Includes military personnel, operations, procurement, and R&D. Measured in billions of dollars.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis via FRED. Updated monthly. As of 2025-10-01.