What Happened
Army Seeks Boosts In Personnel And Modernization Efforts
The US Army has presented a $253bn budget proposal for fiscal year 2027, seeking boosts in personnel, operations, procurement, and research to create a more capable force. The proposal includes a 28.7% increase in procurement spending and a 12.9% increase in research and development funding. The budget also includes a 5.3% increase in personnel budget, which will fund a 5-7% pay raise for service members. This proposal was reported by Army Technology.