The budget request also reduced procurement of the F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighter from 74 to 47 aircraft, and the funding would go toward modernisation of the jet’s capabilities. Roughly one billion dollars was allocated for investment in F-35's spare parts for readiness challenge.

US hikes defence budget by 13.4%, proposes $1.01 trillion expenditure for 2026

As wars rage in Ukraine and West Asia, and NATO eyes a 5% defence GDP goal, the US pivots toward asymmetric warfare and tech-driven military dominance.

Why Trump’s $893 Billion Military Budget Cuts F-35s and Boosts Drones, Missiles?

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US hikes defence budget by 13.4%, proposes $1.01 trillion expenditure for 2026

Why Trump’s $893 Billion Military Budget Cuts F-35s and Boosts Drones, Missiles?