What Happened
Defense And Space Growth Driven By Classified Activities
The US Space Force has received a $59.2 billion budget request for fiscal year 2027, more than double its 2026 appropriations. A new report from The Aerospace Corporation examines the budget request, finding that over 75% of the increase is concentrated in classified activities and missile warning, moving-target-indication, and command and control investments. The report notes that the Space-Based Air Moving Target Indicator is the largest unclassified program at $7.9 billion, with contracts awarded to SpaceX, Rocket Lab, and others. The budget request was reported by Via Satellite.