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- On April 2, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump will present a $1.5 trillion defense budget request.
- The package funds the $185 billion "Golden Dome" missile defense system, F-35 jets, and Virginia-class submarines, the largest increase since World War Two.
- Last year, Trump requested $892.6 billion for defense, which exceeded $1 trillion after additional funding.
- Congress will debate the request in coming weeks.
