NDAA specifies annual budget and expenditures of U.S. Department of Defense. First NDAA passed in 1961. Congress oversees defense budget through two yearly bills. Authorization bill determines defense agencies and spending policies
FY2025 military budget request is $849.8 billion. Budget covers six military branches: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, Space Force. Military spending reached $801 billion per year in 2021
Bundeswehr consists of Army, Navy, Air Force, Joint Support, Medical and Cyber Services. As of May 2024, has 180,215 active personnel and 80,761 civilians. Military expenditures reached $66.8 billion in 2023, ranking seventh globally
NATO relies solely on member countries' contributions for its operations. Funding is divided into national contributions and common mechanisms. NATO does not have its own funds or financial reserves
NATO receives EUR 4.6 billion in common funds for 2025. National contributions are the largest component of NATO funding. NATO relies on US for essential capabilities like intelligence and air defence
Budget requests $842 billion, $26 billion increase from FY 2023. China identified as Department's pacing challenge. Budget aligns with 2022 National Defense Strategy