June 8, 2021 | International, Aerospace, Naval, Land, C4ISR, Security
Winners and Losers in the Fiscal 2022 U.S. Defense Budget Request | Aviation Week Network
The fiscal 2022 budget request, the first released by President Joe Biden, did not substantially depart from the priorities of the previous administration. But some of the priorities were apparent—including nuclear delivery vehicles, hypersonic weapons and research and development. Conversely, procurement of aircraft platforms took a hit, and the Air Force is returning to Capitol Hill with a long list of recommended aircraft retirements.