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U.S. President Donald Trump plans to increase the military budget. Trump proposed a military spending increase of US$54 billion, or approximately Rp 720 trillion, for 2018. As a result, the U.S. defense budget for the upcoming fiscal year will reach US$603 billion.
This increase will reportedly be used by Trump to expand troop numbers and weaponry. The number of active combat troops will increase from 480,000 to 540,000. In addition, Trump will increase the number of Air Force tactical aircraft, warships, and submarines.
Besides military spending, Trump will also increase the budget for infrastructure. To offset the increased military spending, Trump is reportedly planning to cut non-military spending.
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