U.S. Air Force 2027 Budget Request Emphasizes F-47, B-21 Raider and Next-Generation Modernization

Air Force Department Seeks $338.8B in FY 2027 Budget Request

The Air Force has proposed a $338.8 billion FY27 budget request The proposal includes major funding increases for Space Force operations Air Force leaders said the request prioritizes readiness and modernization Senior leaders of the Department of the Air Force testified before lawmakers that the service branch’s $338.8 billion fiscal year 2027 budget request is intended […] The post Air Force Department Seeks $338.8B in FY 2027 Budget Request f…

U.S. Air Force 2027 budget request emphasizes F-47, B-21 Raider and next-generation modernization

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman outlined the request during testimony before the House Armed Services Committee. The $338.8 billion proposal includes $267.7 billion for the Air Force and $71.1 billion for the Space Force. If approved as written, the request would increase the department’s total budget by $92.5 billion above current spending. Lead…

Air Force Outlines Priorities in FY27 Budget

MAY 21, 2026 – Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman told lawmakers, May 20, the Department of the Air Force’s fiscal year 2027 budget request is designed to strengthen readiness, accelerate modernization and position both services to meet growing threats across the air and space domains. The $338.8 billion proposal includes $267.7 billion for the Air …