Pentagon wants $1.5 trillion budget for Golden Dome, drones, troop raises
Summary
President Donald Trump has requested a $1.5 trillion budget for the Pentagon. This budget includes $750 billion for new projects like the Golden Dome missile defense system, drones, artificial intelligence, and strengthening defense manufacturing.Key Facts
- The total defense budget request is $1.5 trillion.
- $750 billion of the budget is labeled for "presidential priorities."
- Key projects funded include the Golden Dome missile defense system.
- Funding will also support drones and artificial intelligence.
- The budget aims to build up the defense industrial base.
- This request is a 42 percent increase from last year’s Defense Department budget.
- Pentagon officials announced the details on Tuesday.
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