Charted: U.S. Department of Defense Technology Spending: 2020 vs 2026 - Voronoi
Nov 13, 2025
Charted: U.S. Department of Defense Technology Spending: 2020 vs 2026
Key Takeaways:
In 2026, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has requested $384 billion for defense system procurement and R&D.
DoD spending is expected to be 71% higher in 2026 than in 2020.
Missile Defense Programs will see the largest spending increase in 2026 (+247%), while Ground Systems will see the only decrease (-21%), compared with 2020 numbers.
