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Trump Proposes 50% Defense Budget Increase for 2027, Largest Since WWII

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Key Points
  • President Trump is proposing a 50% increase in the U.S. defense budget for 2027, raising it to approximately $1.5 trillion.
  • The increase would be the largest defense budget expansion since World War II and requires Congressional approval.
  • The proposal includes $350 billion specifically for the Iran war, while non-defense spending would be cut by 10%.

S. defense budget for fiscal year 2027, according to a Swedish media report citing a White House fact sheet. 5 trillion, up from $1 trillion in 2026.

S. military budget since World War II if approved by Congress. The proposed budget reportedly includes an additional $350 billion allocation specifically linked to the Iran war.

According to the report, other non-defense budget items would be reduced by 10% to help offset the massive defense increase. The White House fact sheet cited in the report indicates the proposal will be submitted to Congress for consideration as part of the 2027 budget process.

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