The debate on the economic and social justification of military spending is repeatedly opened, it is still not considered an investment, besides being criticized incisively and compared to social investment by the public opinion. For those who specialize in branches related to state security and defense, and for economic analysts, this remains a subject of disagreement and continuous reflection. As a contribution to the discipline of Defense Economics, it is important to continuously enrich this type of debate with new arguments and innovative conclusions, so that, in the future, the State can make more accurate decisions that have the support of public opinion and the confidence of citizens.