sends out an awe-inspiring military every year. Wherever you stand on the defense budget, nearly everyone agrees the U.S. On the other hand, critics of military spending see better ways to invest that money, including domestic concerns. For many people, that level of commitment to the military is worth it to keep America and its interests safe. defense spending topped a whopping $612 billion in 2016. There are many awe-inspiring American military vehicles defending the country’s interests abroad. | Dept.