Trump seeks US$1.5 trillion for defence in new budget request amid Iran war
US President Donald Trump is seeking $1.5 trillion for defense spending in his new budget proposal, a 44% increase that would mark the highest military investment in US modern history. The proposed budget aims to expand the US arsenal, strengthen the US Navy, and modernize the nuclear force, while cutting non-defense spending by $73 billion.
The US President has proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget. This is a 44% increase and would be the highest military investment in US history. The budget aims to expand the US arsenal and strengthen the US Navy. It also plans to modernize the nuclear force. Non-defense spending would be cut by $73 billion. The proposal is part of the financial year 2027 budget plan.
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