Austin wants $50 billion boost above US 2026 defense spending plan
WASHINGTON, D.C.: In a letter dated November 27 to the Office of Management and Budget, Austin recommended a five-year defense plan for President-elect Trump's incoming administration that could exceed US$1 trillion.
The plan would start with US$926.5 billion in spending for fiscal year 2026, compared to the currently projected $876.8 billion.
The Pentagon and the Office of Management and Budget have not