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Pentagon seeks funds for Golden Dome, drones, AI in largest-ever budget request

The Pentagon’s Record Budget Request Centers on Drones, AI and a Bigger Fleet

The Pentagon proposed a $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 budget, the largest on record.
Major priorities include Golden Dome, drones, AI, data infrastructure and shipbuilding.
The request signals a strong focus on autonomous systems and industrial capacity.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Wearing a camouflaged uniform and helmet, Marine Corps Cpl. Calvin Burke holds his arm outstretched as he activates a small drone to survey the defensive line for opposing forces during a simulated assault and seizure at Glen Airfield, Queensland, Australia, July 2025.

Pentagon Seeks $53.6 Billion for Drones in Historic Autonomous Warfare Push

The Defense Department wants $53.6 billion for drone and counter-drone programs in fiscal 2027.
The request sits under the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group, which had only about $226 million in fiscal 2026.
An additional $20.6 billion would support one-way attack drones and collaborative combat aircraft programs.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via arstechnica.com

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Pentagon pulls the plug on one of the military's most troubled space programs

Pentagon Cancels Troubled GPS Ground Control System After 16-Year Effort

The Pentagon canceled OCX after 16 years of development.
The Space Force said testing found problems that could risk current GPS capabilities.
The program’s projected cost rose from $3.7 billion to nearly $8 billion.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 21, 2026·via arstechnica.com

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Put nuclear reactors in space within a few years, White House tells Pentagon

White House Push for Space Reactors Sets an Aggressive Clock for Pentagon and NASA

A White House memo calls for reactors in orbit as early as 2028 and on the Moon as early as 2030.
The Pentagon has 90 days to brief top officials on use cases, payloads and mission planning.
Military demand for persistent power in space is a major source of urgency behind the policy.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 18, 2026·via defenseone.com

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Google Gemini in Pentagon talks after Anthropic Claude AI rift

Report Says Google Is in Talks With the Pentagon Over Gemini for Classified AI Work

Interesting Engineering reports Google is in talks with the Pentagon over Gemini for classified AI use.
The talks come as the Pentagon reassesses options after a dispute over Claude-related limits.
The story underscores how access conditions are becoming a major factor in defense AI adoption.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 16, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

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Starlink outage hit drone tests, exposing Pentagon’s growing reliance on SpaceX

Starlink Outage Disrupted Navy Drone Tests, Highlighting a Strategic Dependency

A global Starlink outage reportedly halted a Navy unmanned vessel test for almost an hour.
The episode highlighted the Pentagon’s reliance on SpaceX for low-earth-orbit communications.
The report raises questions about redundancy in future autonomous military systems.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 16, 2026·via defensenews.com

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White House wants Pentagon to demo nuclear space power by 2031 - Breaking Defense

White House Pushes Pentagon Toward a Nuclear Space Power Demo by 2031

The White House wants NASA and the Pentagon to run parallel reactor design competitions.
NASA is tasked with a lunar-capable reactor variant ready for launch by 2030.
The Pentagon could deploy a mission-enabling in-space reactor by 2031 if funding is available.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 16, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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The Pentagon wants a 188 percent bump for missile procurement. Can industry deliver? - Breaking Defense

Pentagon’s Missile Buying Surge Signals a Long-Term Stockpile Rebuild, Not a Quick Manufacturing Fix

The FY2027 request includes about $70.5 billion for missiles and related items across the services.
That total is 188 percent higher than the amount approved for FY2026.
Analysts expect Congress and the Pentagon to spread spending across years because industry cannot ramp fast enough.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 13, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Pentagon Signals a Major New Push in Directed-Energy Weapons Research

The Pentagon’s fiscal 2027 request suggests more than $2 billion for directed-energy R&D.
Dedicated procurement appears limited even as research spending rises sharply.
Counter-drone needs appear to be a major driver of continued laser-weapons investment.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 12, 2026·via fastcompany.com

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Pentagon, FAA sign agreement on deploying anti-drone laser system near Mexico

FAA Clears Pentagon Use of Counter-Drone Laser Near the U.S.-Mexico Border After Safety Review

The FAA and Pentagon approved use of a high-energy laser counter-drone system near the southern border.
The decision followed safety testing after earlier incidents involving a government drone and disrupted flights.
Officials cite more than 1,000 monthly drone incursions along the border.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via defensenews.com

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As 2-week ceasefire takes hold, Pentagon touts 'decisive military victory' - Breaking Defense

Pentagon says Iran’s defense industrial base was crippled as a two-week ceasefire begins

The Pentagon says U.S. forces struck 13,000 targets during Operation Epic Fury.
Officials claimed major damage to Iran’s air defenses, navy, missile sites, and weapons factories.
A two-week ceasefire began with the Strait of Hormuz described as open to commerce.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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For acquisition reform to succeed, the Pentagon needs civilian agency budget flexibilities - Breaking Defense

Acquisition reform needs budget freedom if the Pentagon wants to move at commercial speed

The analysis says acquisition reform will fail without budget flexibility.
It argues the Pentagon should gain authorities similar to those used by civilian agencies.
Program leaders need the ability to shift funding toward successful efforts during execution.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Trump seeks to double number of ship requests with 2027 defense budget

White House Seeks Major Naval Expansion in Proposed 2027 Defense Budget

The proposed 2027 defense budget includes $65.8 billion for shipbuilding.
The request covers 18 battle force ships and 16 non-battle force ships.
The plan reflects heightened emphasis on maritime competition and deterrence.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 3, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Trump proposes $1.5 trillion defense budget, banking on $350 billion from reconciliation - Breaking Defense

Trump Administration Plans $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Push for Fiscal 2027

The administration plans a $1.5 trillion FY2027 defense package.
A large share of modernization funding depends on reconciliation.
The proposal would push base defense spending above $1 trillion for the first time.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 3, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Golden Dome, ships and missiles top Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense wish list

Trump’s planned $1.5 trillion defense request would reset the spending debate

The administration is preparing a $1.5 trillion defense request for fiscal 2027.
Expected priorities include Golden Dome, F-35s, warships, submarines, and weapons production.
Congress will debate the proposal after more detailed budget information arrives on April 21.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 3, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Space Force plans to establish HQ staff group as surrogate Futures Command - Breaking Defense

Space Force moves ahead with a new headquarters group to shape its future force

The Space Force is creating SF/S9 as a headquarters group for force design and analysis.
The new office will coordinate doctrine, operating concepts and 15-year capability planning.
It effectively replaces the service’s earlier concept for a separate Futures Command.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 2, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Is the US running out of Tomahawk missiles? Here’s what the experts say

Tomahawk usage in the Iran campaign is exposing the tradeoffs in US missile planning

The US has reportedly launched at least 850 Tomahawk missiles in just over a month.
CSIS estimates roughly 3,000 remain in the US arsenal.
Experts say the bigger concern is readiness for other theaters, especially the Indo-Pacific.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 2, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Pentagon, Boeing announce plan to triple Patriot PAC-3 seeker production - Breaking Defense

Pentagon and Boeing Move to Triple PAC-3 Seeker Output in Seven-Year Production Push

The Pentagon and Boeing signed a framework agreement to triple PAC-3 seeker production over seven years.
The seeker has been a bottleneck in ramping Patriot interceptor output.
The deal reflects a broader Pentagon strategy of working directly with critical suppliers to strengthen defense manufacturing capacity.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 1, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Pentagon reportedly preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran

Pentagon Planning for Possible Ground Operations in Iran as U.S. Forces Build Up

The Pentagon is reportedly planning for possible ground operations in Iran.
The White House says planning does not mean a decision has been made.
Marine and Army units are moving into the region.
A new Iranian strike injured 12 U.S. personnel at Prince Sultan Airbase.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via defensenews.com

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White House to deliver FY27 budget request on April 3: OMB - Breaking Defense

White House sets April 3 delivery date for FY27 budget request as defense funding questions mount

The White House says it will send the FY27 budget request to Congress on April 3.
A proposed $1.5 trillion defense figure remains unclear in structure, with questions about base funding, supplementals, and reconciliation.
Officials have discussed a possible $200 billion supplemental tied to Iran operations and munition replenishment.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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