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The 2027 Defense Budget Request: The Good, the Bad, and What to Watch : American Enterprise Institute , April 6 , 2026

April 6, 2026

American Enterprise Institute

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From the report: “The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released the fiscal year 2027 (FY 2027) budget request top line and summary information on Friday, April 3, 2026. As congressional staff and stakeholders await detailed program and budget information from the Pentagon and other federal departments and agencies in the coming weeks, following are a few initial observations on the requested defense budget and what to watch as details are released and evaluated.”

Authors - Ferrari, John G., McCusker, Elaine, Eaglen, Mackenzie, Prochnicki, Dillon, Sims, Richard, Fox, Eliza

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Ferrari, John G., McCusker, Elaine, Eaglen, Mackenzie, Prochnicki, Dillon, Sims, Richard, Fox, Eliza

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