noun
military spending; war expenditures; defense budget
Refers to government expenditure on military forces, equipment, and operations. Used in political, economic, and news contexts.
政府は来年度の軍事費を増やす方針だ。
The government plans to increase military spending next fiscal year.
軍事費の削減が国際的な課題となっている。
Reducing military expenditures has become an international issue.
Compound of 軍事 (military affairs) + 費 (expenses).