Defense increased by approximately 50% until 2027, which reaches 1.5 trillion dollars, a record amount compared to any other time, the American president asked Congress, according to documents released today by the .
Specifically, the US president called for a 10% reduction in non-defense flexible spending for fiscal year 2027 and an increase in defense spending by $500 billion.
What Trump’s budget plan says
The plan foresees that the increase in defense spending by the US government is aimed at strengthening the ability to buy more ammunition, expanding the US Navy fleet, and also starting the construction of President Donald Trump’s planned “Golden Dome” anti-missile defense system.
Of the $445 billion the administration wants to add to the defense budget, the White House is proposing $350 billion be passed through legislation Republicans plan to pass using a House process that requires only a simple majority in the Senate.
The historically high levels of defense spending come at a time when the US is actively involved in the war with Iran, while also being indirectly involved in other escalating conflicts around the world.
Trump seems to be investing in tension
At the same time, this development shows that the White House does not seem willing to shift its attention and resources elsewhere, despite Trump’s repeated assurances that he intends to end the conflicts in the Middle East within the next few weeks.
His proposal, if approved by Congress, would increase US military spending from $1 trillion this year to $1.5 trillion next year.
Proposed changes to the president’s budget must be approved by Congress, which requires cross-party support, and requests for budget spending are often treated by congressmen and senators as proposals.
