Defense Spending Plan Faces Uncertainty In Congress

The Pentagon has finalized its $1.5 trillion budget request for fiscal 2027, which includes procurement of more aircraft and ships, as well as investments in space and drone dominance. However, the request’s fate in Congress is uncertain, with some lawmakers questioning the feasibility of such a large budget. The budget request is expected to be delivered to Congress in late April or early May, according to Rep. Rob Wittman. This was first reported by Breaking Defense.