The Defense Budget Analysis program regularly publishes analysis on trends in the overall defense budget and its alignment with defense strategy, military readiness, force structure, defense acquisitions, military compensation, and Congressional action on defense spending.

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Unpacking the $1.5 Trillion FY 2027 Defense Budget Topline

On April 3, the White House released details of its defense budget request for FY 2027. Seamus Daniels unpacks the $1.5 trillion topline requested for national defense and its implications for congressional action.

Critical Questions by Seamus P. Daniels — April 10, 2026

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