What Happened
Pentagon Requests Tens of Billions for Drone Warfare and Munitions
The US military is pushing for a significant increase in spending on drones, air defense systems, and fighter jets in the 2027 budget, with a focus on tripling spending on drones and related technology to over $74 billion. The Pentagon also wants to invest $30 billion in critical munitions, including missile interceptors, whose stockpiles have become critically low during the Iran war. The budget proposal was developed before the conflict in the Middle East, but it reflects the military’s growing reliance on drone warfare and air defense systems. This was first reported by AP News.