Pentagon seeks additional funding as cost of Iran war tops $29 billion

Pentagon seeks additional funding as cost of Iran war tops $29 billionPhoto: Defense News

The increase from $25 billion just two weeks ago reflects “updated repair and replacement of equipment costs,” along with the “general operational costs."

Why this matters for military families

Changes in defense policy affect budgets, procurement, base operations, and long-term strategic positioning that shape where and how service members serve.

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