Congress Approves Fiscal 2026 Budget Amid Bipartisan Support
The House has approved a $838.7 billion fiscal 2026 defense spending bill, paving the way for final passage through the Senate next week. The compromise bill includes $8.4 billion more than the Pentagon’s request and rejects the Army’s agile funding proposal. Lawmakers have also added significant funding for various programs, including the F/A-XX program and multiyear munitions procurement contracts. For more on the FY26 defense appropriations bill, click here. Breaking Defense reports.