During a five year period under the Reagan administration, how much was spent on defense?

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Alana Barr

23 December, 05:18

During a five year period under the Reagan administration, how much was spent on defense?

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Isabel Schneider · Answer 1

The Reagan Administration began from 20th January 1981 to 20th January 1989.

Under this administration, massive build up was made for the military and spending was higher than the previous administration.

Defense spending were $339.6 Million in 1981 and reached its highest peak in 1987 with amount of $456.5 Billion (projected 2005 dollars).

These amounts were spent on reviving defense programs and creating new ones like B-1 bomber program, Perishin II missiles, and Strategic Defense Initiative.

While the administration have enough budgets for these programs, the funds for its troops, maintenanc, and training decreased.