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President Donald J. Trump signed a $1.3 trillion spending bill on March 23, 2018 that includes a $160 billion boost in defense spending over two years, reversing years of decline and unpredictable funding.

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President Signs National Defense Authorization Act
Defense.gov
Aug. 13, 2018 | 34:58
President Donald J. Trump signs the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, a bill that increases funding for the military, at Fort Drum, N.Y., Aug. 13, 2018.
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DoD Topline:

FY 2001 - FY 2019

Base budget + Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO)/Other Budget Numbers may not add due to rounding

FY 2019 Priorities

  • Build a More Lethal Force
  • Strengthen Alliances and Attract New Partners
  • Reform Business Practices of the Department
  • Your Service Members

    Army Seal

    Soldiers
    1,030,500

    Navy Seal

    Sailors
    394,500

    Marines Seal

    Marines
    224,600

    Air Force Seal

    Airmen
    506,200

    Number by end of FY 2019, includes Active, Guard, Reserve