U.S. military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defences used in Iran war
Acting Under Secretary of Defence and Comptroller Jules Hurst III (left) and Director of Force Structure, Resources and Assessment of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Space Force, Lt. Gen. Steven Whitney (right), discuss the Department of Defence’s FY27 Budget Request at the Pentagon on April 21, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. military officials on…