R&D focus of new Biden budget likely to provide increased funding for technologies including Hypersonics and Quantum GlobalData 15 April 2021 (Last Updated April 15th, 2021 17:03) At the beginning of March 2021, the Biden administration unveiled its top line defense budget for 2022, coming in at $753 billion; it constitutes an increase of 1.6% over the previous years and is sure to meet some opposition from both sides in Congress. Details on this budget are scant, but there are several areas in which the Biden administration has made clear they will be pursuing increased funding. Image: DOD Photo. Share Article At the beginning of March 2021, the Biden administration unveiled its top line defense budget for 2022, coming in at $753 billion; it constitutes an increase of 1.6% over the previous years and is sure to meet some opposition from both sides in Congress. Details on this budget are scant, but there are several areas in which the Biden administration has made clear they will be pursuing increased funding.