Real national defense consumption expenditures and gross investment: Gross investment: Equipment: Other equipment
B879RX1Q020SBEA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
35.71
Year-over-Year Change
20.05%
Date Range
1/1/2007 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures U.S. real national defense investment in equipment and other assets, excluding structures. It is a key indicator of government defense spending and provides insights into the defense industrial base.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The 'Real national defense consumption expenditures and gross investment: Gross investment: Equipment: Other equipment' series tracks inflation-adjusted investment by the U.S. federal government in defense-related equipment, machinery, and other non-structural assets. This data helps analysts and policymakers understand trends in defense spending and production.
Methodology
The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) as part of the National Income and Product Accounts (NIPA).
Historical Context
This indicator is used by economists, defense analysts, and policymakers to assess the state of the defense industrial base and the government's fiscal priorities.
Key Facts
- Measures U.S. government investment in defense-related equipment and machinery.
- Provides insights into the state of the defense industrial base.
- Data collected and calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures U.S. real national defense investment in equipment and other assets, excluding structures. It helps track government spending on defense-related capital goods.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This indicator provides insights into the state of the defense industrial base and the government's fiscal priorities related to defense spending.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis as part of the National Income and Product Accounts.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This indicator is used by economists, defense analysts, and policymakers to assess trends in defense spending and production.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is subject to the regular release schedule and potential revisions of the National Income and Product Accounts.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Real national defense consumption expenditures and gross investment: Gross investment: Equipment: Other equipment (B879RX1Q020SBEA), retrieved from FRED.