The Pentagon's draft budget directs appropriations to the Indo-Pacific. little money for forces in Europe

In fiscal year 2024, the Pentagon wants to allocate $3.6 billion to the presence of US forces in Europe as part of the European Deterrence Initiative (EDI) and 300 million for military aid to Ukraine, according to a summary of the draft fresh budget published by the Ministry. The proposal calls for prioritizing the rivalry with China and reducing spending on Europe.