The White House has unveiled a $1.5 trillion defense budget for FY 2027, the largest military spending proposal in American history, representing a 44% jump for the Department of Defense. The plan breaks down into $1.15 trillion in discretionary spending, up 28% from last year, and $350 billion in mandatory outlays. On the shipbuilding front, the budget earmarks $65.8 billion to add 18 battle force ships and 16 non-battle force vessels, including a Trump-class battleship and next-generation frigates. Service members are also in line for raises, with E-5 and below getting a 7% bump, E-6 through O-3 receiving 6%, and O-4 and above seeing 5%. Rounding out the priorities: funding for the Golden Dome missile defense system, restocking of 12 critical munitions, and investment in critical minerals supply chains.