U.S. military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defences used in Iran war
The Hindu·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
U.S. military officials called Tuesday for increased 2027 budget spending on drones, air defences, and fighter jets used in Iran operations. The Pentagon seeks to triple drone technology spending to $74 billion and invest $30 billion in munitions, including missile interceptors, following depleted stockpiles from ongoing conflict.
Key Entities
U.S. militaryPentagonDonald TrumpIran war2027 budget$1.5 trillion$74 billion$30 billion