[U.S. Department of Defense Official Urges Congress to Approve New Fiscal Year Defense Budget] The U.S. Department of Defense's "Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment," Duffy, recently called on Congress to promptly approve the "Trump administration's $1.5 trillion defense budget proposal for fiscal year 2027" during an interview. This would allow the U.S. military to replenish its stockpile of critical weapons and ammunition. Duffy stated that the Department of Defense has already signed related procurement contracts with defense contractors and is awaiting funding to meet the needs of combat personnel. The Pentagon will work with Congress in the coming months to ensure full funding for all defense programs. The Trump administration submitted the fiscal year 2027 defense budget proposal to Congress in April 2026, with a total amount reaching $1.5 trillion. This marks the largest single military expenditure request in U.S. history, representing an approximately 42% increase from the previous fiscal year and setting a record for the largest annual defense budget increase since World War II. (CCTV News)