President Donald Trump submitted a budget proposal on April 3 to increase defense spending to $1.5 trillion in 2027.
The request is the largest of its kind in decades and mirrors the president’s focus on military investments.
Trump Requests $1.5 Trillion for Defense Spending
This is the largest request of its kind in decades.
Army National Guard troops prepare for their reenlistment ceremony at the Washington Monument in Washington, on Feb. 6, 2026. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
