According to the Donald Trump administration's budget request for 2027 fiscal year, funding of the US Space Force is planned to increase to 71,2 billion dollars. This is almost twice the level 2026 year, which was close to 40 billion dollars.
Key indicators of the budget of the Space Forces
Total amount: 71,2 billion dollars (growth on 77% compared to the previous year).
The main focus: Development and testing of new technologies (RDT&E) will receive more than 40 billion dollars.
Priority project: Anti-missile defense program "Golden Dome" (Golden Dome), which involves the deployment of a network of sensor satellites and interceptors in space.
New capabilities: Significant funding is allocated to the program of space monitoring of moving targets (Space-Based Moving Target Indicator) - over 1 billion dollars.
The context of the overall defense plan
Request for records 1,5 trillion in defense spending is the largest increase in military spending since World War II.
The budget includes 1,15 trillion dollars through standard appropriations and 350 billion dollars through the budget reconciliation mechanism (reconciliation).
In addition to space, funds will be directed to the construction of the fleet, in particular aircraft carriers and procurement 85 F-35 fighters.
The increase in costs is planned to be compensated by reducing the funding of social programs, environmental initiatives and education.
The plan is a strategic signal of Trump's priorities amid escalating global threats and the conflict with Iran. However, the final amounts must be approved by the US Congress, where they can undergo changes.
Source: https://spacenews.com