how much does the government spend on the military?
<answer> In 2010, the US government spent $847.86 billion on its military, which is about $48 billion more than it did in 2015. <context> In 2010, the US government spent $847.86 billion on its military, which is about $48 billion more than it did in 2015. Out of a total budget of $3.55 trillion, military spending accounted for 23.9% of the budget.