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Pentagon Budget Request Includes Big Increases For Navy And Space Force
The Trump administration has released its FY27 budget request, which includes $1.5 trillion in defense spending, with significant increases for the Navy and Space Force. The budget proposal outlines plans to boost investments in various areas, including shipbuilding, aircraft procurement, and research and development. The Department of the Navy is set to receive the largest share of the planned spending, with $150 billion allocated for FY27. The Space Force is also seeing a significant increase in funding, with a top line of $71.2 billion, a 77 percent overall increase from the previous year. The budget request was reported by Breaking Defense.