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How much does the US military spend?
The US military budget is colossal, exceeding $800 billion annually. This single contract for new fighter jets, worth over $20 billion, represents a significant chunk of that. It highlights the vast resources dedicated to defence, dwarfing spending by other nations and influencing global arms development.
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