Murkowski: NDAA Strengthens National Defense By Investing in Alaska

Washington, DC –Yesterday evening, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which passed the Senate by a bipartisan vote of 77-20. This year’s NDAA authorizes $925.8 billion for U.S. defense and national security programs.
The FY26 NDAA provides a 3.8 percent pay raise for military personnel, expands investment in military construction, supports state-of-the-art defense technologies, and strengthens America’s alliances abroad, all while delivering meaningful wins for Alaska’s defense infrastructure.

NDAA FY26 Highlights for Alaska
Investing in Alaska’s Military Infrastructure
The NDAA authorizes critical new military construction (MILCON) projects across Alaska that will strengthen readiness, enhance quality of life, and support ongoing missions in the Arctic and Indo-Pacific.
Also included was a Senator Murkowski amendment that will expand the Defense Community Infrastructure Program to allow demolition projects as eligible for assistance, ensuring that communities supporting nearby military installations can modernize obsolete structures.
Supporting Alaska’s Servicemembers and Their Families
Our servicemembers and their families sacrifice so much to defend our nation, and Senator Murkowski has always prioritized that Congress provide the support they need to execute their mission and provide for their loved ones. To that end, this legislation provides a 3.8 percent pay raise for our military personnel.
The legislation also provides for:
Expanding America’s Defense Capabilities
The FY26 NDAA invests in the next generation of defense technology and national security innovation while investing in our allies to keep Americans safe at home and abroad.
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