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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What Are Key Milestones and Decisions Affecting U.S. Defense Spending in 2025?

Congress and the White House face a host of fiscal challenges and decisions over the course of 2025—including the debt ceiling, appropriations for both FY 2025 and FY 2026, and tax cuts—that will impact U.S. defense spending.

Commentary by Seamus P. Daniels — February 14, 2025

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