The composition of defense spending has changed over time

Defense Spending by Category (% of Total Defense Discretionary Outlays)

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Note: All other defense spending includes research, development, test, and evaluation; military construction; family housing; atomic energy defense activities; defense-related activities; and other smaller miscellaneous outlays.