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

Federal Defense Spending Analysis

Timely summaries of the most relevant data

Get the big picture to inform capture planning and product development with our comprehensive report covering:

Year-over-year spending trends
Key program highlights
Strategic insights & recommendations

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Federal Defense Spending Interactive Workbook

Dynamic Tableau report with live 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.

Interactive Tableau workbook
Domain & technology drill-downs
Organization-level filtering
Historical trend analysis
Updates throughout the budget cycle
Export capabilities

Member: $1,650
Non-Member: $2,750

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Raw Dataset License

Comprehensive data for custom analysis

Get full access to AUVSI’s complete dataset for organizations that need to run their own proprietary analysis, build internal tools, or integrate with existing systems.

Complete raw dataset
Custom integration support
Priority data updates
Dedicated account support

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Consulting

AUVSI Research offers consulting services to answer critical questions, improve performance, solve problems, and provide actionable, data-driven intelligence for uncrewed vehicle industry stakeholders. For almost two decades, AUVSI Research has been at the forefront of autonomy and robotics analysis, leveraging deep industry expertise, robust data, and proprietary tools to deliver actionable intelligence for our community.

To get the most out of your subscription to our Federal Defense Spending Intelligence, bundle consulting hours and put our expertise to work for you.

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.