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Common defense

The shared responsibility and efforts of allied nations to protect each other from threats.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

A military alliance of North American and European countries, established for collective security against external threats.

Defense industrial base

The collection of companies and organizations that design, develop, and manufacture weapons, military equipment, and defense technologies for a country's armed forces.

Foreign Military Sales (FMS)

A U.S. government program that allows foreign governments to purchase defense articles and services from the United States.

Foreign Military Financing (FMF)

A U.S. government program that provides grants or loans to foreign governments to purchase U.S. defense articles, services, and training.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

The total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period, used as a measure of economic health.

Sense of Congress

A formal statement by Congress expressing its opinion or position on an issue, but which does not have the force of law.