Biden’s demand for 1% increase in 2025 defense budget sparks controversy
the Pentagon estimated, opens new tab it would need about $880 billion in 2025 and a total national defense budget of $929 billion. But the two-year budget deal struck in mid-2023 capped the 2025 defense budget at 1% above the $886 billion 2024 budget. As a result, Biden’s total 2025 national security budget will be $895 billion.
