Details of the $1.5 trillion defense budget request, and a key lawmaker’s take on the F-35
Source: Breaking Defense
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This week on The Break Out, Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta and Deputy Editor Lee Ferran discuss some specifics of the Pentagon’s record-breaking fiscal 2027 budget request.
Then, we revisit a conversation between Senior Congress Reporter Valerie Insinna and Rep. Rob Wittman about his thoughts on where money within the F-35 program should be spent.
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Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
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Activity
Discussion of the Pentagon's fiscal 2027 budget request and insights on the F-35 program funding.
Location
Unit
U.S. Department of Defense
Time
Fiscal Year 2027
Equipment
F-35
Summary
The U.S. Department of Defense is preparing a record-breaking fiscal 2027 budget request, focusing on funding allocations for the F-35 program. Rep. Rob Wittman provided insights on where the money should be spent within the program during a discussion with Senior Congress Reporter Valerie Insinna.
Key Facts
- Pentagon's fiscal 2027 budget request is record-breaking.
- Discussion includes funding allocation for the F-35 program.
- Key lawmaker Rep. Rob Wittman shares insights on military spending.