What are the most expensive aircraft programs for the US military in 2025 – and are they all with the United States Air Force? While the Air Force dominates the five top programs it doesn’t dominate the top 10 – after all, the Navy/Marines possess what is widely considered the world’s second most powerful air force and the United States Army boasts the most formidable helicopter fleet in the world.
The following information is based on the US DoD’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request Overview. The Air Force’s B-21 Raider (at $5.3) should be on this list (where it would rank second), but it is omitted as the DoD listed it under
The 5 Most Expensive Leading US Military Aircraft Programs In 2025
