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Coverage of fiscal 2027 defense budget in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 29 · 13:01 UTCMost recent: May 26 · 21:12 UTC
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  • POLITICSMay 26 · 21:12 UTCDEFENSE NEWS
    US lawmakers weigh aviation fuel cost increase from Iran war in fiscal 2027 defense hearing

    U.S. lawmakers are addressing the impact of increased aviation fuel costs due to the Iran war on the fiscal 2027 defense budget. The Air Force's initial budget request did not account for these rising costs, which have surged by 50% since February 28, affecting both military and commercial aviation sectors.

  • SECURITYApr 29 · 13:01 UTCTHE HILL
    Watch live: Hegseth, Caine seek to sell $1.5T defense budget amid Iran war

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine will testify before the House Armed Services Committee regarding President Trump’s $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 defense budget request, a 40% increase from 2026 levels. Hegseth argues the budget would reinforce U.S. global dominance amid heightened tensions with Iran.