Trump to propose $1.5 trillion defense budget, banking on $350 billion from reconciliation

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Trump to propose $1.5 trillion defense budget, banking on $350 billion from reconciliation The fiscal 2027 request, to be formally revealed Friday, marks the first time that base budget defense spending has hit the $1 trillion mark, with reconciliation funds on top of that. Hegseth fires Army's top officer, Gen. Randy George George is out "effective immediately," a DoD spokesperson said. Trusted national security solutions at the pace of a technology disruptor Sponsored by L3Harris Amidst rapidly changing geopolitical environments, L3Harris is anticipating and rapidly responding to challenges with agile technology – creating a safer and more secure future. Learn more. Pentagon awards Pratt & Whitney $6.6 billion for F-35 engines A contract award covers engines for two upcoming batches of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter production. Washington questions NATO alliance, as Spain fences off airspace "When we ask for additional assistance or simple access… we get questions or roadblocks or hesitation," US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said today when asked about US support to NATO's collective defense. Pentagon, Boeing announce plan to triple Patriot PAC-3 seeker production The deal follows a similar seven-year framework agreement with PAC-3 prime Lockheed Martin, announced in January, to expand interceptor production.

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