1. Increase in Military Spending. Trump promised to increase military spending to improve the readiness and capabilities of the US military. He proposed a $54 billion increase in defense spending, which would be offset by cuts to non-defense programs. Rebuilding the Military. Trump vowed to rebuild the military, which he claimed was “depleted” and “in shambles.” He promised to increase the size of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force, and to modernize the military’s equipment and technology. Military Expansion and Modernization. Trump proposed a 350-ship Navy, up from the current 272 ships, and a significant increase in the number of fighter jets and submarines. He also promised to invest in new military technologies, such as cybersecurity and missile defense systems. Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Reversal. Trump suggested that he might reinstate the ban on transgender people serving in the military, which was lifted by the Obama administration in 2016.