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The Defense Department\u2019s 2024 budget highlighted the Pentagons\u2019 priorities for upgrading its technologies through a combination of research, development, technology and science. Although the topline numbers for the department show an all-time high of $842 billion, leaders say the increase of $26 billion over last year\u2019s enacted but is basically flat due to inflation. The combined Navy and Marine Corps budget represented a 4.5% hike at $255.8 billion. The Army requested $185.5 billion, a 4.6% increase over the Army\u2019s $178 billion budget last year. And the Air Force, including Space Force, wants $259 billion with $215 billion for the Air Force and $30 billion for the Space Force.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices