Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, (R-MS), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Representative Mike Rogers, (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement praising President Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget request for fiscal year 2027: 

“President Trump’s budget release marks a historic $1.5 trillion defense budget proposal, fulfilling his promise to the American people to deliver peace through strength and restore the United States as a manufacturing power. This funding will ensure our military remains the most advanced in the world, supporting an unparalleled force capable of defending our interests in the 21st century. 

“America is facing the most dangerous global environment since World War II. Growing threats from adversaries such as China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Islamic radicals, and narco-terrorists require decisive action and renewed urgency to reinvest in our defenses. This bold commitment provides the resources needed to rebuild American military capability and confront those challenges head-on.

“These funds will drive the U.S. toward a defense budget of 5 percent of GDP–a benchmark we have long supported as necessary to maintain our national defense. President Trump is also sending a clear signal for our allies and partners to build on recent progress and meet this benchmark alongside us. 

“As Chairmen of the Armed Services Committees, we are committed to working with the president and our colleagues to pass this budget into law and continue rebuilding American military superiority.”


For the full budget request, click here. 
For the topline fact sheet summary, click here.