21.   The state weaned itself off its dependence on military expenditure and redirected its energies into a myriad of civilian activities.

22.   Economists say one of the key constrains lies in high level of military expenditure.

23.   Inefficient bureaucracy, unnecessary military expenditures and widespread corruption are problems that need to be addressed from within.

24.   Mahathir said almost every day the world is told about the Chinese threat, its territorial ambitions and increased military expenditure.

25.   Meanwhile, the fiscal report to parliament says there will be a two-digit growth in military expenditure.

26.   Military expenditures now constitute the second largest item in the budget.

27.   Richard said no agreements were signed during this short visit with King Abdullah II and Jordanian military officials as Jordan is trying to cut its military expenditures.

28.   Sri Lanka plans to increase its military expenditure next year to cope up with an escalating war against Tamil separatists, the government said Wednesday.

29.   The agency did not give expenditure and revenue figures nor elaborate on planned military expenditure.

30.   The report said that while military expenditures are expected to decline further, they are not likely to fall at the rate of recent years.