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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) –
The Department of the Air Force unveiled a $217.5 billion budget request March 11 designed to continue modernizing the Air Force and Space Force, maintain readiness to respond to current threats, and address key security gaps. capacity, while investing in the management of risks that are increasing over time.
The $217.5 billion proposal that Congress will now consider for fiscal year 2025 includes $188.1 billion for the Air Force and $29.4 billion for the Space Force. If it is enacted into law, the Department’s overall budget will grow by 1.1%, or $2.4 billion, compared to the previous fiscal year’s budget.
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall highlighted the importance of adequately funding the armed forces for competitiveness in a rapidly evolving global scenario.
“I think 2025, although difficult, is at a level that I think we can accept, and will still allow us to make progress on the modernization that we need,” Kendall said.
The fiscal year 2025 budget is designed for each service’s unique mission.
“The core functions of the Air Force remain unchanged: air superiority, global strike, rapid global mobility, command and control, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance,” he said. Kristyn Jones, performing the functions of Undersecretary of Aeronautics. “Space Force efforts reflect the indispensable support that underpins all other joint operations and its continued transformation into a combat service to protect our interests in, from and for space.”
The quote request includes:
• Investment of US$14.9 billion to improve competitive capabilities and maintain lethality in the air domain
• $24.9 billion to ensure unparalleled ability to carry out a global attack across the world
• US$29.4 billion in preparation, continuing to make the maximum possible investment in modernization
• $4.7 billion to proliferate a multi-orbit missile warning architecture to combat near-near threats
• $538 million for Agile Combat Employment to build the right mix of capabilities to defend against current and future threats
• $6.2 billion in commercial space launches and resilient space data networking to provide capabilities to the Joint Force in, from and for Space
• $4.4 billion in funding for satellite communications integration to increase space superiority by connecting and supporting our allies and partners
• $3.4 billion on the Next Generation Air Dominance family of systems to augment current and future platforms in highly contested environments
Recognizing the practicalities of economic factors, the budget proposal accommodates inflation and rising fuel costs, and for quality of life and staff retention:
• $42.9 billion to improve the quality of life for Airmen and Guardians, including a 4.5% pay increase
• $1.1 billion for bonus and retention programs for 118,000 highly skilled positions
This budget proposal represents the Department’s priorities for maintaining the nation’s security and interests. For additional information about the FY 2025 DAF budget, as well as previous DAF budgets, visit the Air Force Headquarters financial management page.