Trump Announces $1 Trillion US Defense Budget for 2026 with Advanced Military Upgrades

American President Donald Trump stated that the United States will allocate more than $1 trillion to its own military in 2026. He announced this during a speech before American generals at the Quantico Marine Corps Base in Virginia on September 30.

“I intend to spend more than $1 trillion on our military in 2026. And this will be the largest in the history of our country. Ladies and gentlemen, I hope you like it. This is a lot of money. We have the best of everything – all branches will see big investments”

Key Statements and Context

The White House chief emphasized that the United States is preparing the first sixth-generation fighters, as well as a plan to modernize its nuclear deterrent to strengthen Washington’s deterrent power on the international stage.

He also said that the United States has begun developing its own air defense shield, known as the “Golden Dome” – the Israeli Iron Dome analogue, which is expected to be able to effectively repel air threats.

Trump declared that the country will become the “most sophisticated” in the world in terms of defense capabilities and investments, and that this implies increasing defense potential across the board.

As noted, a significant strengthening of the U.S. Navy is also anticipated – at least 19 ships, including submarines, amphibious ships, and destroyers.

At the same event, remarks were made about the overall vision of the defense strategy: U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth emphasized the country’s readiness for possible military actions to ensure peace and stability on the world stage.

On September 5, Trump signed an executive order renaming the U.S. Department of Defense (the Pentagon) to the Department of War – the name used until 1947, which, according to the administration, reflects a return to an old tradition.