Overview
- Trump unveiled the plan on Truth Social, proposing roughly a 50% jump over the FY2026 defense level of about $901 billion.
- The proposal leans on tariff receipts for funding, though a CBO estimate puts potential tariff revenue at roughly $2.5–$3 trillion.
- The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget projects about $5 trillion in additional defense outlays from 2027 to 2035 and roughly $5.8 trillion added to the national debt after interest.
- The plan is not in force and would require congressional approval through the regular budget process.
- Security analysts warn the surge could hasten an arms race in the Indo-Pacific, likely prompting a Chinese buildup and added pressure on regional allies.