Federal Defense Spending Intelligence

Get insights and analysis on Federal defense spending

Track every dollar of DOD investment in uncrewed systems. Get the data, analysis, and insights you need to win contracts and plan strategy.

AUVSI delivers the data, analysis, and insights you need to shape your capture strategy, strengthen product development, and uncover new opportunities.

Each year, since 2014, our research team has collected and analyzed the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) budget for procurement and research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) of uncrewed systems. This work highlights government priorities, national security drivers, and emerging areas of investment—helping industry and military stakeholders anticipate the future landscape of uncrewed technology.

We provide flexible formats—written reports, interactive Tableau workbooks, and raw data sets—so you can access intelligence in the way that best fits your strategy.

FY 2026 Highlights

$15B

funding requested for UxV

50%

increase in funding for UxV

>500

programs analyzed

$4.4B

funding from the HR1 reconciliation package for UxV

Find the Format that Fits Your Needs

Tableau Interactive Workbook

Dynamic interactive reporting with live, filterable defense spending data

Explore defense spending in detail with interactive visualizations designed to put insights at your fingertips. Filter by domain, technology, organization, and timeline to uncover opportunities most relevant to your business.

Member: $1,700
Non-Member: $2,900

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Tableau Interactive Workbook + Expert Custom Analysis

Expert-led insights with tailored analysis and strategic takeaways

Combine the interactive workbook with AUVSI’s expert insights, including key trends, contextual interpretation, and strategic takeaways tailored to your market position.

Member: $3,700
Non-Member: $5,700

Raw Dataset License

Comprehensive data for custom analysis

Access the full, clean, structured dataset for teams that prefer in-house analytics, custom modeling, or integration into internal systems.

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Our Research Process

How we track and analyze $15B in DOD uncrewed systems investment

Budget Request Analysis

We analyze the President’s budget request and extract all uncrewed systems-related funding across DOD organizations.

Legislative Tracking

Track changes through NDAA and Consolidated Appropriations Act to capture final authorized and appropriated amounts.

Program Categorization

Classify programs by domain, technology type, and development stage for comprehensive analysis.

Trend Analysis

Compare year-over-year changes and identify emerging investment patterns and opportunities.

For additional background, see the Federal Defense Spending Intelligence Guide. It provides context on government priorities and emerging areas of investment—complementing the products below that deliver actionable insights for your strategy.

DOD Budget Tracking Process

*This graphic outlines the basic process by which the federal defense budget becomes law, with potential changes or caveats possible. Please reach out to our team with any questions: dklein@auvsi.org

Related Publications

In addition to the Federal Defense Spending Reports, AUVSI produces the Uncrewed Insights publication that feature detailed analysis of DOD budget trends and priorities for uncrewed systems:

These companion reports provide additional context, highlight emerging investment areas, and help members connect budget intelligence to real-world business opportunities.