Pentagon Rolls Out Spending Plan Under Congressionally Mandated Cap

Four F-35s flying over mountains

Both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy will reduce planned F-35 buys under the fiscal 2025 budget. 

Credit: William R. Lewis/U.S. Air Force
Faced with mandatory cuts to its projected top-line budget, the Pentagon has sent Capitol Hill a budget plan riddled with slashes to procurement and delays to major research and development programs, with an expectation that lawmakers may provide more flexibility. The Defense Department on March 11...
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Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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