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Air Force FY2027 budget request: $156B
The Air Force requests $156B for FY2027 in this budget book: $82.1B in procurement across 177 P-1 lines and $74.2B in RDT&E across 268 R-1 lines, +23% from $127B in FY2026 (FY2026 Total).
| Procurement (P-1) | $82.1B FY2027 request · $70.4B FY2026 · $57.2B FY2025 |
|---|---|
| RDT&E (R-1) | $74.2B FY2027 request · $57.0B FY2026 · $47.0B FY2025 |
| Columns used | FY2025 Total · FY2026 Total · FY2027 Total |
| Source files | P-1 spreadsheet · R-1 spreadsheet |
Budget lines, page 6All · Procurement · RDT&E
| Budget line | FY2025 prior | FY2026 current | FY2027 request | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF LVC Operational Training (LVC-OT) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0801380F | FY2025 $24.0M | FY2026 $33.5M | $23.5M | -30% vs FY2026 |
| Nuclear Weapons Modernization Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0101125F | FY2025 n/a | FY2026 n/a | $23.1M | vs FY2026 |
| Three Dimensional Long-Range Radar (3DELRR) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0207455F | FY2025 $7.8M | FY2026 $12.7M | $22.3M | +76% vs FY2026 |
| Specialized Undergraduate Flight Training Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0604233F | FY2025 $29.1M | FY2026 $56.4M | $22.1M | -61% vs FY2026 |
| Requirements Analysis and Maturation Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0606017F | FY2025 $30.8M | FY2026 $45.8M | $21.7M | -53% vs FY2026 |
| Logistics Information Technology (LOGIT) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0708610F | FY2025 $11.7M | FY2026 $18.3M | $21.5M | +17% vs FY2026 |
| Life Support Systems Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0604706F | FY2025 $23.7M | FY2026 $20.3M | $21.3M | +5.1% vs FY2026 |
| Industrial Responsiveness Aircraft Procurement, Air Force · 000073 | FY2025 $20.0M | FY2026 $20.0M | $20.6M | +3.0% vs FY2026 |
| Human Effectiveness Advanced Technology Development Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0603456F | FY2025 $13.5M | FY2026 $19.5M | $20.3M | +4.0% vs FY2026 |
| Agile Combat Support Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0604617F | FY2025 $23.0M | FY2026 $23.2M | $19.3M | -17% vs FY2026 |
| AF JWICS Enterprise Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0305249F | FY2025 $9.4M | FY2026 $13.4M | $19.3M | +44% vs FY2026 |
| International Intel Tech & Architectures Other Procurement, Air Force · 832050 | FY2025 $5.6M | FY2026 $5.8M | $19.1M | +227% vs FY2026 |
| Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0305179F | FY2025 $15.0M | FY2026 $19.1M | $18.3M | -4.3% vs FY2026 |
| Control and Reporting Center (CRC) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0207412F | FY2025 $18.4M | FY2026 $17.4M | $18.1M | +4.2% vs FY2026 |
| Command, Control, Communication, and Computers (C4) - STRATCOM Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0303255F | FY2025 $38.2M | FY2026 $61.4M | $18.1M | -71% vs FY2026 |
| H-1 Aircraft Procurement, Air Force · H00100 | FY2025 $2.1M | FY2026 $17.9M | $17.9M | -0.2% vs FY2026 |
| Samtec Communications Other Procurement, Air Force · 834180 | FY2025 n/a | FY2026 n/a | $17.6M | vs FY2026 |
| Manned Reconnaissance Systems Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0305207F | FY2025 $18.3M | FY2026 $28.7M | $17.1M | -40% vs FY2026 |
| Wide Area Surveillance (WAS) Other Procurement, Air Force · 834240 | FY2025 $13.9M | FY2026 $29.6M | $17.0M | -43% vs FY2026 |
| MQ-9 UAV Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0205219F | FY2025 $6.8M | FY2026 $32.6M | $16.7M | -49% vs FY2026 |
| C-130J Program Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0401132F | FY2025 $34.3M | FY2026 $18.7M | $16.6M | -11% vs FY2026 |
| Long Endurance - Airborne ISR Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0304784F | FY2025 n/a | FY2026 $23.0M | $16.6M | -28% vs FY2026 |
| Joint Communications Support Element (JCSE) Other Procurement, Air Force · 835110 | FY2025 $5.8M | FY2026 $5.9M | $16.3M | +174% vs FY2026 |
| ISR Modernization & Automation Dvmt (IMAD) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0305022F | FY2025 $19.4M | FY2026 $22.2M | $16.2M | -27% vs FY2026 |
| Isolated Personnel Survivability and Recovery Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0207279F | FY2025 $9.8M | FY2026 $53.9M | $16.0M | -70% vs FY2026 |
| Flight Operations Systems Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0207461F | FY2025 n/a | FY2026 n/a | $16.0M | vs FY2026 |
| Automated Test Systems Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0701212F | FY2025 $21.0M | FY2026 $29.9M | $15.9M | -47% vs FY2026 |
| Classified Programs Aircraft Procurement, Air Force | FY2025 $16.4M | FY2026 $18.0M | $15.8M | -12% vs FY2026 |
| Msl Sprs/Repair Parts (Initial) Missile Procurement, Air Force · 00098A | FY2025 $7.0M | FY2026 $7.2M | $15.6M | +116% vs FY2026 |
| RQ-20B Puma Aircraft Procurement, Air Force · Q020BR | FY2025 $11.3M | FY2026 $11.4M | $15.5M | +36% vs FY2026 |
| MQ-9 Post Prod Aircraft Procurement, Air Force · PRDTB5 | FY2025 n/a | FY2026 n/a | $15.4M | vs FY2026 |
| USCENTCOM Other Procurement, Air Force · 835140 | FY2025 $20.7M | FY2026 $14.9M | $15.3M | +2.7% vs FY2026 |
| Modular Advanced Missile Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0603036F | FY2025 n/a | FY2026 n/a | $15.1M | vs FY2026 |
| War Reserve Materiel - Ammunition Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0208030F | FY2025 $5.0M | FY2026 $9.7M | $14.7M | +51% vs FY2026 |
| Precision Attack Systems Procurement Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0207249F | FY2025 $9.1M | FY2026 $13.4M | $14.6M | +8.7% vs FY2026 |
| POWER CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT Other Procurement, Air Force · 843040 | FY2025 $13.4M | FY2026 $13.7M | $14.4M | +5.3% vs FY2026 |
| NC3 Advanced Concepts Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0604001F | FY2025 $5.3M | FY2026 $10.8M | $14.4M | +34% vs FY2026 |
| Spares And Repair Parts Other Procurement, Air Force · 861900 | FY2025 $7.0M | FY2026 $14.3M | $14.1M | -1.5% vs FY2026 |
| Advanced Weapons Technology Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0603605F | FY2025 $27.2M | FY2026 $16.8M | $13.7M | -18% vs FY2026 |
| Initial Operational Test & Evaluation Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0605712F | FY2025 $14.2M | FY2026 $13.7M | $13.6M | -0.9% vs FY2026 |
| RAND Project Air Force Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0605101F | FY2025 $38.3M | FY2026 $32.0M | $13.3M | -58% vs FY2026 |
| Sustainment Science and Technology (S&T) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0603199F | FY2025 $5.4M | FY2026 $27.8M | $13.3M | -52% vs FY2026 |
| Full Combat Mission Training Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0207701F | FY2025 $11.4M | FY2026 $18.3M | $13.1M | -28% vs FY2026 |
| Advanced Tanker Systems Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0604343F | FY2025 n/a | FY2026 n/a | $13.0M | vs FY2026 |
| Large Aircraft IR Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0401134F | FY2025 $7.5M | FY2026 $41.0M | $12.3M | -70% vs FY2026 |
| Acquisition and Management Support Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0702806F | FY2025 $19.8M | FY2026 $25.4M | $12.1M | -52% vs FY2026 |
| Theater Air Control Sys Improvemen Other Procurement, Air Force · 833040 | FY2025 $56.1M | FY2026 $27.6M | $11.6M | -58% vs FY2026 |
| C2IMERA Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0305836F | FY2025 n/a | FY2026 $13.7M | $11.4M | -17% vs FY2026 |
| C-5 Aircraft Procurement, Air Force · C00500 | FY2025 $43.4M | FY2026 $25.9M | $10.3M | -60% vs FY2026 |
| Science and Technology Management - Major Headquarters Activities Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force · 0602298F | FY2025 $9.7M | FY2026 $13.8M | $10.3M | -25% vs FY2026 |
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.
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