As Trump pushes for a massive $1.5T in defense spending, a few states brace for a windfall

By: Sam Gauntt

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: August 7, 2026

Words: 1,281

Last Updated: 5 hours, 20 minutes ago

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WASHINGTON — Congress is considering a hike of hundreds of billions in dollars in defense spending, which would represent a surge in military funding not seen since World War II.

Whatever the exact level of spending ultimately flows to military installations and defense contractors, some states will likely benefit far more than others, a States Newsroom analysis of federal defense data shows. Just a handful of states makes up a core of military production, topping …

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