Defense IT Budget Rises to $66B, V2X Among Five AI Leaders
U.S. defense IT spending for fiscal 2026 rose by $1.8 billion to $66 billion, with artificial intelligence topping service branch priorities. The global defense and aerospace AI market is projected to grow from $4.2 billion to $42.8 billion by 2036, with V2X named among five leading companies.
1. Market Outlook and DoD Spending
The U.S. Department of Defense requested $66 billion in IT spending for fiscal 2026, a $1.8 billion increase year-over-year, highlighting artificial intelligence as the top priority across every service branch. Industry forecasts anticipate the global AI in defense and aerospace market expanding tenfold to $42.8 billion by 2036, driven by autonomous systems and real-time intelligence processing.
2. V2X Recognition Among Industry Peers
V2X was named alongside Starfighters Space, Archer Aviation, AeroVironment and Redwire as one of five companies advancing defense and aerospace intelligence. Inclusion in this list positions V2X among leading firms poised to benefit from rising AI spending and growing demand for advanced aerospace test services.