The new President of the US Senate Armed Services Committee Roger Wiker plans to increase defense financing for $ 200 billion and to make the department's procurement system more flexible, Breaking Defense writes.
The publication notes that the Wicker office wants to reach US President Donald Trump to increase the defense budget as part of the bill, which is still being discussed.
According to Wicker, this can help create your own IRON DOME anti-air defense system, new military equipment and submarines.
The publication reminds that the amount can be used to finance the project of the new generation of "Air Excellence" fighter, which is in question due to budget expenditures.
"It is impossible to spend $ 100 billion a year on defense in the next two years. By doing so, we can achieve what we want, "Wiker said to the publication.
Breaking Defense indicates that Wicker offers a new defense purchase program.
