Donald Trump, US Military Budget

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Trump calls for US military spending to rise more than 50% to $1.5tn
President Donald Trump has called for US defence spending to be increased to $1.5tn (£1.1tn) in 2027 for what he called "these very troubled and dangerous times". That would be more than 50% higher than this year's $901bn budget, which was approved by Congress in December.

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Global Defense Stocks Advance After Trump Calls for Higher US Military Budget
Trump calls for $1.5T defense budget to build 'dream military'
Factbox-Billions at Stake as Trump Targets US Defense Sector Dividends, Buybacks
U.S. defense companies came under ‌fire ​from President Donald Trump this ‌week, after he pledged to block them from paying ​dividends or buying back shares until they accelerated production.

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Trump sparks a surge in defense stocks by calling for $1.5 trillion in military spending
Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget sends military contractor shares higher
Shares of Lockheed Martin rose 4.3% after dropping 4.8% the day earlier, Northrop Grumman rose 2.4% after falling 5.5% and General Dynamics added 1.7% after losing 4.2% Wednesday.

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Trump lambastes defense CEOs over pay, stock buybacks
Trump says he won't allow defense firms to do buybacks or pay dividends until they speed up production

Trump said he wants to raise the US military budget by 50% in 2027

He said that the raised budget would secure the country during "very troubled and dangerous times."
Military.com

Trump’s $1.5T Defense Budget Protects ‘Warfighters, Not Wall Street’: DOD

The Pentagon defended President Trump's targeted statements towards defense contractors and efforts to boost the current defense budget by upwards of 50%.

Why Trump wants to give the Pentagon a 50% boost to its $1 trillion budget

A $1.5 trillion military budget would be a substantial boost to the Pentagon’s resources from the 2026 figure of $901 billion. The military’s budget received a $175 billion increase in

Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing ‘dangerous times’

President Donald Trump is proposing setting U.S. military spending at $1.5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”

Trump says US military budget for 2027 should be $1.5 trillion

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that after negotiations with U.S. senators and political representatives, he has determined that the military budget for next year should be $1.5 trillion. "I have determined that,

Trump proposes USD 1.5 trillion defence budget for 2027, says 'This will allow US to build dream military'

Trump called for the massive surge in spending days after he ordered a US military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and spirit him out of the country to face drug trafficking charges in the United States.
Just The News on MSN

Trump pushes Congress to increase US military budget amid heightened tensions

Trump initially called for the increase in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, seeking a "dream military." He told Sean Hannity that the U.S. needs the better equipment to defend against "real threats out there.

Trump's call for $1.5 trillion defense budget would add trillions to debt: CRFB

Trump proposes massive $1.5 trillion defense budget increase, up from $1 trillion plan. Budget watchdog warns it would add estimated $5.8 trillion to debt.
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