- The Pentagon is seeking funds to cover the costs of the Iran war, while Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate and Daryl Caudle addressed Congress.
- The Pentagon formally requested $80 billion from Congress.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff emphasized the need for military investment, while the Pentagon managed missile defense programs and Congress set requirements for the NGI program.
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The Joint Chiefs of Staff emphasized the need for military investment, while the Pentagon managed missile defense programs and Congress set requirements for the NGI program.
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Details emerge regarding the scope and requirements of the Pentagon's funding requests to Congress.1 source
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
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Congress
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