The Pentagon is pursuing at least $350 billion more for defense βregardless of what happensβ in the midterm elections on Nov. 3, the secretary said.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks before President Donald Trump at an event for Anduril Industries, Inc., at Sparrows Point Shipyard, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, in Sparrows Point, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)