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The US Department of Defence is seeking an additional $80 billion in funding.
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Who
US Department of Defence (DoD), US Deputy Defence Secretary Stephen Feinberg, lawmakers, Trump administration
What
The US Department of Defence is seeking an additional $80 billion in funding.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT · 22h 48m ago
Where
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Why
The funding is sought to cover expenses linked to the Iran war, other non-war-related requirements, and to replenish critical munitions.
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The request highlights rising costs of the Iran conflict, potential funding shortages for the US military, and division among lawmakers regarding war authorization and spending.
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