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Pentagon Proposes Record $1.5 Trillion Budget with Focus on AI and Drones

The Department of War unveiled a $1.5 trillion budget proposal for fiscal year 2027, marking a significant increase in military spending with emphasis on artificial intelligence, drone technology, and defense modernization.

The Department of War unveiled a $1.5 trillion budget proposal for fiscal year 2027, marking a significant increase in military spending. The plan emphasizes investments in artificial intelligence, drone technology, and modernization across defense systems.

National coordination, local impact.

EPSCoR and IDeA programs operate in 25 states and 3 territories. Each state has a dedicated program office coordinating research investments, workforce development, and federal partnerships.

Pentagon Proposes Record $1.5 Trillion Budget with Focus on AI and Drones — EPSCoR/IDeA Coalition