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Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall explained that the "small decrease in the number for the Space Force" isn't itself quite reflective of reality, as there are mitigating circumstances that lessen the blow.
The Air Force requested $29.4 billion for the military’s 4-year-old service branch for fiscal 2025, which begins Oct. 1. That’s roughly $3 billion less than the 2024 Space Force budget, which has yet to be approved by Congress.
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said he's worried funding constraints are keeping the service from transitioning quickly to more resilient space systems.
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said he's worried funding constraints are keeping the service from transitioning quickly to more resilient space systems.