US military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defenses used in Iran war
The US military is seeking to significantly increase spending on drones and air defense systems in the 2027 budget, with a focus on technologies used in the Iran war. The proposed budget includes $74 billion for drones and related technology, as well as $30 billion for critical munitions.
The US military is pushing for a significant increase in spending on drones and air defense systems in the 2027 budget. The Pentagon wants to triple spending on drones and related technology to over $74 billion and invest $30 billion in critical munitions, including missile interceptors. The proposed budget is driven by the Iran war, where drones and air defense systems have played a key role. The US military is also seeking to grow by 44,500 troops and make the largest shipbuilding request since 1962. The budget includes $54 billion for military drones and $21 billion for counter-drone systems. The increased spending is aimed at addressing the strain on missile interceptors, such as the Patriot and THAAD systems, used to defend against Iranian drones and missiles.
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