[Trump Confirms Plan to Increase 2027 Defense Budget to $1.5 Trillion] Jin10 News, January 21 – U.S. President Trump confirmed on January 20 that the 2027 defense budget is planned to increase to $1.5 trillion. At a press conference at the White House summarizing the achievements of the first year of his second term, Trump said: 'I have already signed an order for $1 trillion in military investment, and I hope it can increase to $1.5 trillion next year.' In December 2025, Trump signed and approved the national defense budget for the 2026 fiscal year, with a total exceeding $900 billion. He subsequently stated that the U.S. military budget for 2027 should reach $1.5 trillion, citing 'tense and dangerous times' as the reason.