And both nations continue to test and develop dedicated space combat capability. This is not a future threat, it is a present one. And the posture must reflect that reality. The Space Force FY27 budget request of 71 billion, up roughly 40 billion in FY26, is a recognition of that threat. I support investing capabilities that we need. A budget of this scale will test our acquisition workforce and we must ensure that growth in spending is matched by growth in our capacity to execute. (14:50–15:01)
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Asserts that the Space Force FY27 budget request is 71 billion, up roughly 40 billion from FY26.
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