The end of the Cold War contributed to significant reductions in defense spending in the 1990s.

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With the end of the Cold War, the United States and its allies no longer faced the threat of a global communist bloc led by the Soviet Union. This led to a significant reduction in defense spending as there was no longer a perceived need for a large military presence and arsenal to deter the Soviet Union. The peace dividend, as it was called, allowed for other areas of government spending to be prioritized.

The End of the Cold War Contributed to Significant Reductions