President Trump’s Proposed $1.01 Trillion National Defense Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2026

A group composed of senior Defense Department and military leaders outlined President Donald J. Trump’s proposed $1.01 trillion national defense budget request for fiscal year 2026 during a media briefing at the Pentagon.

Budget Breakdown

**Personnel**: $721 billion (up from $694 billion in FY25)
**Operations and Maintenance**: $244 billion (up from $236 billion in FY25)
**Procurement**: $185 billion (up from $170 billion in FY25)
**Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E)**: $67 billion (up from $63 billion in FY25)

“The budget reflects the administration’s commitment to modernizing our military, supporting our allies, and advancing national security priorities,” said the senior Defense official.

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