US lawmakers warn that “more military spending is absolutely necessary” to ensure Pentagon’s readiness
The DoD’s FY2025 budget proposal reduced investments in the F-35 programme. (Photo: US Air Force)
The US Congress has raised concerns about how inflation rates and cuts in main acquisition programmes could affect the US military.
US Senators have said they have been deeply worried about the impacts of inflation rates and cuts in the Pentagon’s main acquisition programmes in FY2025. The situation could put the US in a risky military position as delayed R&D and development efforts could see the country fall behind China in the current great power competition.
During his testimony on the Committee on Armed Services on 9 April, Republican Senator Roger Wicker (Mississippi) claimed that the US was “approaching a window of maximum danger” and “more military spending is absolutely necessary”.
“Despite this, our government is failing to modernise our defence capabilities to provide sufficient resources
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
More from Defence Notes
-
![New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia]()
New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia
This budget will be spent over the next four years and nearly doubles the country’s defence spending as part of GDP to 2%.
-
![UK Chancellor commits £2 billion to make the country a “defence industrial superpower”]()
UK Chancellor commits £2 billion to make the country a “defence industrial superpower”
Rachel Reeves announced port upgrades, protected budgets for innovation and investment in novel technologies.
-
![Avalon 2025: Australian defence budget meets the low expectations of show attendees]()
Avalon 2025: Australian defence budget meets the low expectations of show attendees
The Australian Budget was marked by tax cuts and a looming general election which led to little hope that there would be a substantial defence boost even with a big bill for nuclear submarines due.
-
![Launch of Gilat Defense targets DoD market]()
Launch of Gilat Defense targets DoD market
The communications company Gilat launched its new Gilat Defense division at the Satellite 2025 expo, with future solutions aimed at US military customers.
-
![Collins MAPS Gen II to equip US DoD watercraft]()
Collins MAPS Gen II to equip US DoD watercraft
US services have already conducted multiple tests with military maritime systems fitted with the system.
-
![OCCAR expects substantial boost in programme numbers “in the coming months”]()
OCCAR expects substantial boost in programme numbers “in the coming months”
Europe’s Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) “has to establish itself…as a centre of excellence for cooperative Defence Equipment Programmes” in the face of growing threats and the need for rearmament, according to the organisation’s chairman.
