The Changing Dynamics of U.S. Defense Spending

by Leon V. Sigal

A behind-the-scenes look at the environment for defense policy and budgeting--in Congress, the news media, and the defense industry--reveals that the appearance of stability is deceiving. Pressures are building for change. Defense spending has leveled off at about $265 billion a year in outlays. Current commitments to preserve the existing force while purchasing new weaponry are creating significant budget issues which must be addressed.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275966402
• ISBN13: 9780275966409
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.6"