AFA Urges Congress to Fund Space Force, Boost F-35 Procurement

AFA Urges Congress to Fund Space Force, Boost F-35 Procurement

The Air & Space Forces Association urged congressional leaders this week to fully fund the Space Force’s record-breaking $71.1 billion budget request for fiscal 2027, increase F-35 procurement, and finish revisions to troops’ Basic Allowance for Housing. With six weeks to go before the end of the fiscal year and a looming midterm election, it is almost certain the Defense Department will start the new fiscal year Oct. 1 under a continuing resol…