President Donald Trump has unveiled a nearly $900 billion defence plan for 2026, keeping spending flat but shifting firepower toward cutting-edge missiles and drones in a bid to counter China and modernise America’s military edge.
President Donald Trump has requested a $892.6 billion defence budget for 2026, maintaining current spending levels but shifting priorities.
The plan includes a 3.8% pay rise for troops, cuts to the Navy’s civilian workforce by more than 7,000, and fewer F-35 jets— just 47 jets compared with 68 under Biden’s last budget. Only three new warships are requested, with more funded separately.
Funding will focus on advanced missiles and drones, reflecting lessons from recent conflicts. Trump aims to deter Chinese aggression and strengthen the defence industrial base. Funding for the ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence is in a separate request.
The proposal faces debate in Congress, where the House subcommittee suggests increasing F-35 orders to 69 jets.
Defence spending accounts for roughly half of the U.S. discretionary budget.
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After a six-day suspension, Jimmy Kimmel Live! is set to return to ABC on Tuesday.
Several global leaders announced their countries’ recognition of the State of Palestine on Monday during a high-level international conference held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
A 13-year-old Afghan boy was discovered in New Delhi after hiding in the landing gear of a Kabul–Delhi flight, Indian media reported on Monday.
On Monday, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced that its forces had taken control of Kalynivske, a settlement in Ukraine's southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region.
AnewZ has learned that India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, while Pakistan’s recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan’s peace agenda.
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Bill Nye, renowned science educator and television personality, was honored with the 2,821st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, recognising his significant contributions to science education and television.
New Zealand's government has announced two new residency pathways for skilled workers, tradespeople, and technicians, aiming to fill critical workforce gaps and stimulate economic growth.
Uzbekistan Airways has finalized a historic $8.5 billion deal with Boeing to acquire up to 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, marking the airline's largest-ever purchase.
After a six-day suspension, Jimmy Kimmel Live! is set to return to ABC on Tuesday.
Several global leaders announced their countries’ recognition of the State of Palestine on Monday during a high-level international conference held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
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