Here’s what Hill appropriators want the Pentagon to buy with $839 billion in 2026

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Congressional appropriators this week unveiled a bipartisan $839 billion defense spending package for fiscal 2026 that would fund the US military through the end of September. After months of closed-door negotiations, here’s a few of the programs that made the cut — and some that didn’t. Learn more on the latest episode of the Congressional Roundup.

Classification
Region
North America
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
SALUTE Report
Size
$839 billion
Activity
Funding the US military
Location
United States
Unit
US military
Time
Fiscal year 2026
Equipment
defense spending package
Summary

Congress unveiled a bipartisan defense spending package of $839 billion for fiscal year 2026 to fund the US military through September. This package includes various programs that were selected after extensive negotiations.

Key Facts
  • Congress unveiled a bipartisan $839 billion defense spending package for fiscal 2026.
  • The funding will support the US military through the end of September.
  • The report highlights programs included in the budget after negotiations.