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Air Force FY2026 budget request: $126B
The Air Force requests $126B for FY2026 in this budget book: $63.9B in procurement across 176 P-1 lines and $62.2B in RDT&E across 267 R-1 lines, +23% from $103B in FY2025 (FY2025 Enacted).
| Procurement (P-1) | $63.9B FY2026 request · $55.8B FY2025 · $62.3B FY2024 |
|---|---|
| RDT&E (R-1) | $62.2B FY2026 request · $46.9B FY2025 · $47.7B FY2024 |
| Columns used | FY2024 Actuals · FY2025 Enacted · FY2026 Total |
| Source files | P-1 spreadsheet · R-1 spreadsheet |
Budget lines, page 4All · Procurement · RDT&E
| Budget line | FY2024 prior | FY2025 current | FY2026 request | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Call Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0207253F | FY2024 $62.6M | FY2025 $132.5M | $63.1M | -52% vs FY2025 |
| Anti-Tamper Technology Executive Agency Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0605024F | FY2024 $49.3M | FY2025 $65.8M | $63.0M | -4.3% vs FY2025 |
| Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Other Procurement, Air Force · 823210 | FY2024 $42.6M | FY2025 $59.5M | $62.2M | +4.6% vs FY2025 |
| Autonomous Collaborative Platforms Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0207179F | FY2024 $110.9M | FY2025 $50.7M | $62.0M | +22% vs FY2025 |
| Electromagnetic Warfare Int Reprog (EWIR) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0207439F | FY2024 $10.0M | FY2025 $13.6M | $60.1M | +342% vs FY2025 |
| Base Maintenance and Support Equipment Other Procurement, Air Force · 845990 | FY2024 $58.6M | FY2025 $69.3M | $59.4M | -14% vs FY2025 |
| HH-60W Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0605229F | FY2024 $39.8M | FY2025 $39.6M | $58.7M | +48% vs FY2025 |
| Cad/Pad Procurement of Ammunition, Air Force · 355100 | FY2024 $51.5M | FY2025 $40.5M | $58.5M | +44% vs FY2025 |
| Fire Fighting/Crash Rescue Vehicles Other Procurement, Air Force · 824010 | FY2024 $63.7M | FY2025 $57.2M | $58.4M | +2.1% vs FY2025 |
| Cargo and Utility Vehicles Other Procurement, Air Force · 822990 | FY2024 $51.0M | FY2025 $66.9M | $56.9M | -15% vs FY2025 |
| Nuclear Delivery Systems Prototyping Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0604336F | FY2024 n/a | FY2025 $39.1M | $56.9M | +46% vs FY2025 |
| E-4B National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0302015F | FY2024 $42.1M | FY2025 $57.4M | $54.5M | -5.2% vs FY2025 |
| Large Aircraft IR Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0401134F | FY2024 $3.9M | FY2025 $7.8M | $52.9M | +581% vs FY2025 |
| Aircraft Engine Component Improvement Program Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0207268F | FY2024 $58.3M | FY2025 $60.5M | $52.7M | -13% vs FY2025 |
| AF TENCAP Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0207247F | FY2024 $30.6M | FY2025 $50.3M | $52.5M | +4.4% vs FY2025 |
| Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0207163F | FY2024 $52.0M | FY2025 $53.6M | $51.2M | -4.4% vs FY2025 |
| HC/MC-130 Recap RDT&E Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0605278F | FY2024 $13.2M | FY2025 $16.1M | $50.8M | +216% vs FY2025 |
| Radio Equipment Other Procurement, Air Force · 837190 | FY2024 $33.9M | FY2025 $43.5M | $50.7M | +17% vs FY2025 |
| Operational Energy and Installation Resilience Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0604860F | FY2024 $23.3M | FY2025 $25.4M | $49.5M | +95% vs FY2025 |
| F-35 Squadrons Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0207142F | FY2024 $89.0M | FY2025 $47.1M | $48.4M | +2.8% vs FY2025 |
| Joint Simulation Environment Aircraft Procurement, Air Force · JSE000 | FY2024 n/a | FY2025 n/a | $46.5M | vs FY2025 |
| Cyber Resiliency of Weapon Systems-ACS Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0604414F | FY2024 $35.7M | FY2025 $45.6M | $46.1M | +1.3% vs FY2025 |
| E-4 Aircraft Procurement, Air Force · E00400 | FY2024 $13.1M | FY2025 $24.8M | $45.2M | +82% vs FY2025 |
| Cognitive Electromagnetic Warfare Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0207039F | FY2024 n/a | FY2025 n/a | $44.3M | vs FY2025 |
| Open Architecture Management Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0605056F | FY2024 $34.2M | FY2025 $41.2M | $44.1M | +7.1% vs FY2025 |
| KC-135s Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0401218F | FY2024 $71.9M | FY2025 $9.9M | $43.0M | +334% vs FY2025 |
| Intelligence Comm Equipment Other Procurement, Air Force · 832070 | FY2024 $40.0M | FY2025 $36.4M | $42.3M | +16% vs FY2025 |
| HH60W Modifications Aircraft Procurement, Air Force · H060WM | FY2024 n/a | FY2025 $18.9M | $41.8M | +121% vs FY2025 |
| Small Diameter Bomb Missile Procurement, Air Force · SDB000 | FY2024 $56.2M | FY2025 $42.3M | $41.5M | -1.8% vs FY2025 |
| Air Launch Cruise Missile (ALCM) Missile Procurement, Air Force · MALCBG | FY2024 $42.4M | FY2025 $34.0M | $41.4M | +22% vs FY2025 |
| Threat Simulator Development Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0604256F | FY2024 $16.4M | FY2025 $17.3M | $41.1M | +138% vs FY2025 |
| Advanced Technology and Sensors Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0604257F | FY2024 $22.6M | FY2025 $15.9M | $40.8M | +157% vs FY2025 |
| NC3 Integration Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0606018F | FY2024 $22.2M | FY2025 $21.9M | $40.1M | +83% vs FY2025 |
| Defense Enterprise Acntng and Mgt Sys (DEAMS) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0901554F | FY2024 $48.4M | FY2025 $57.7M | $38.9M | -32% vs FY2025 |
| Manufacturing Technology Program Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0603680F | FY2024 $165.7M | FY2025 $116.1M | $38.9M | -67% vs FY2025 |
| Missile Replacement Eq-Ballistic Missile Procurement, Air Force · 00099L | FY2024 $59.0M | FY2025 $37.3M | $37.3M | -0.1% vs FY2025 |
| U.S. Space Command Research and Development Support Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 1206415F | FY2024 $8.8M | FY2025 $24.4M | $36.9M | +51% vs FY2025 |
| Future Advanced Weapon Analysis & Programs Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0604200F | FY2024 $9.6M | FY2025 $7.2M | $36.1M | +401% vs FY2025 |
| Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures Aircraft Procurement, Air Force · LAIRCM | FY2024 $26.1M | FY2025 $52.1M | $35.2M | -33% vs FY2025 |
| Special Program Applications Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0207242F | FY2024 n/a | FY2025 n/a | $35.0M | vs FY2025 |
| C-5 Aircraft Procurement, Air Force · C00500 | FY2024 $22.2M | FY2025 $43.4M | $34.9M | -19% vs FY2025 |
| Fuels Support Equipment (FSE) Other Procurement, Air Force · 845550 | FY2024 $113.6M | FY2025 $24.6M | $34.8M | +42% vs FY2025 |
| Target Drones Aircraft Procurement, Air Force · 10TRGT | FY2024 $34.5M | FY2025 $37.6M | $34.2M | -8.9% vs FY2025 |
| AF LVC Operational Training (LVC-OT) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0801380F | FY2024 $21.4M | FY2025 $27.5M | $33.9M | +23% vs FY2025 |
| C-5 Airlift Squadrons (IF) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0401119F | FY2024 $25.9M | FY2025 $32.9M | $33.7M | +2.5% vs FY2025 |
| Seek Eagle Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0207590F | FY2024 $33.4M | FY2025 $35.0M | $33.7M | -3.7% vs FY2025 |
| Combat Air Intelligence System Activities Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0207431F | FY2024 $75.9M | FY2025 $25.0M | $33.6M | +34% vs FY2025 |
| Deployment & Distribution Enterprise R&D Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0604776F | FY2024 $23.7M | FY2025 $24.3M | $33.3M | +37% vs FY2025 |
| Rapid Sustainment Modernization (RSM) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0708051F | FY2024 $78.4M | FY2025 $50.0M | $32.7M | -35% vs FY2025 |
| USSPACECOM Other Procurement, Air Force · 835210 | FY2024 $20.8M | FY2025 $79.8M | $32.6M | -59% vs FY2025 |
Timing
Budget books show money requested, enacted and spent by fiscal year before contracts show it. Enacted procurement money stays available to obligate for 3 years, RDT&E for 2 years and shipbuilding for 5, so a line funded this year turns into contract awards over the following 1 to 5 years. DoD contract actions then publish on USAspending about 90 days after signing (DFARS PGI 204.6), so the awards database trails these budget lines by months to years. Reprogramming actions move enacted money between accounts during the year, usually ahead of the awards it funds.
Source: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), budget materials: Exhibit P-1 (procurement) and Exhibit R-1 (RDT&E) spreadsheets for the FY2025, FY2026 and FY2027 President's Budget requests. Amounts are in dollars (the exhibits print thousands). Totals add the rows the exhibits count toward totals and leave out memo (non-add) rows. Built Oct 8, 2026. Not investment advice.
Terminal: budget lines matched to contracts and companies, with alerts when funding moves.
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