What Happened
Reconciliation Budget Faces Setbacks Amid Congressional Scrutiny
The Pentagon’s reconciliation budget plan is losing momentum, with the US Air Force’s plan for upgrades to the Pratt & Whitney F135 engine facing scrutiny. The bulk of the funding for the engine upgrade is not included in the base request, but rather in a separate budget plan. This development was reported by Aviation Week, highlighting the challenges the Pentagon faces in securing funding for its priorities.