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Defense spending accounted for about 20 percent of total federal spending in 2012. CBO analyzes the budgetary effects of proposed legislation related to national security and assesses the cost-effectiveness of current and proposed defense programs. CBO also evaluates federal programs and issues related to veterans.

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  • Military Personnel
  • Iraq and Afghanistan
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Improving Strategic Mobility: The C-17 Program and Alternatives

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September 1, 1986

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Testimony on Department of Defense Expenditure Rates

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August 7, 1986

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Inflation Savings in U.S. Air Force Programs Resulting From Economic Price Adjustment: An Update

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August 1, 1986

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The Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM): Current Plans and Alternatives

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August 1, 1986

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Forgoing SALT: Potential Costs and Effects on Strategic Capabilities

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August 1, 1986

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Trident II Missiles: Capability, Costs, and Alternatives

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July 1, 1986

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Alternative Strategies for Increasing Multiyear Procurement

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July 1, 1986

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Army Air Defense for Forward Areas: Strategies and Costs

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June 1, 1986

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Testimony on Inflation Adjustments in the Defense Budget

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April 30, 1986

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Selected Weapons Costs from the President's 1987 Program

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April 9, 1986

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