In the draft of the new US defense budget, Trump reduced non-military spending by 10%
US President Donald Trump has proposed reducing the non-military component of the United States defense budget by 10%, or by $73 billion. This became known on April 3 from a document published by the White House.
"Non-military spending is being reduced by $73 billion, or 10%, while maintaining support for veterans, the elderly, law enforcement agencies and other key priorities of the federal government. Savings are achieved by reducing or eliminating wasteful and woke programs, as well as by returning the responsibility of states and local governments to their respective governments," the draft budget says, published on the website of the American government.
In addition, the draft proposes to increase the total defense budget to $1.5 trillion, which is an increase in spending on the Pentagon by more than 40% of the current value.
Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth said on March 31 that the United States would continue to launch even more intense strikes against Iran if the Islamic Republic did not reach a deal with Washington. The head of the military department pointed out that US President Donald Trump is ready for an amicable agreement, and the Iranians are well aware of the terms of such a deal. According to him, the Pentagon's firepower is increasing, while the strength of the Iranian military is weakening.
The NewYork Times reported on March 31 that the Pentagon is exploring the possibility of deploying a laser system against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at a military base in Washington, where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio are located. The newspaper notes that the installation of a laser system near Fort McNair will complicate the use of the already intensive airspace over Washington.
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