US President Donald Trump has proposed a record $1.5 trillion defence budget for 2027, calling it necessary in “troubled and dangerous times,” a dramatic increase from the $901 billion military budget approved for 2026.
Announcing the proposal on Truth Social, Trump said the larger allocation would allow the United States to build what he described as a “Dream Military” capable of confronting global threats and keeping the country “safe and secure, regardless of foe.”
The president linked the increase partly to expanded revenue from tariffs his administration has imposed on allies and rivals, saying tariff income would make the higher spending level attainable.
The proposed $1.5 trillion figure represents more than a 50 percent jump from current defence spending and, if approved by Congress, would make it the largest defence budget in US history.
Trump’s call for higher military spending comes amid a series of bold foreign policy moves, including a recent US military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, continued troop deployments in the Caribbean, and discussions about national security interests in Greenland and other regions.
The proposal has drawn attention on Wall Street, where defence stocks initially fluctuated as markets digested the potentially massive funding increase. Analysts say that while a larger defence budget could benefit aerospace and military contractors, it would require broad bipartisan support and face scrutiny over its cost and strategic priorities.
No immediate reaction has been reported from Congress, where lawmakers must eventually approve any long‑term defence spending changes. Debates on fiscal sustainability, national security needs, and strategic objectives are expected as the discussion moves forward.
