US military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defenses used in Iran war

US military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defenses used in Iran war

ABC News April 21, 2026

U.S. military officials are calling for spending tens of billions of dollars in the next budget year on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets that have been a key part of fighting the Iran war