The Senate Appropriations Committee has advanced the fiscal year 2026 defense appropriations bill, which allocates over $20 billion more than the amount requested in the President’s budget. Eric Fanning, President and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), responded to this development.
“AIA continues to be a champion of raising the topline to match the threat level, equip our warfighters, and invest in innovation that maintains our asymmetric advantage,” Fanning said. “As the Senate continues to work through fiscal year 2026 appropriations, AIA looks forward to engaging with Congress to appropriate sufficient funds before the fiscal year ends.”
The markup reflects ongoing discussions about U.S. defense funding and priorities as lawmakers seek to finalize appropriations ahead of the new fiscal year.
