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Pentagon seeks $30bn boost for munitions amid war on Iran
April 21, 2026
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Pentagon seeks 30bn boost for munitions amid war on Iran US military officials said the Pentagon’s budget includes more than 30bn to replenish critical munitions stockpiles depleted during the US-Israeli war on Iran. Among the most strained supplies are Patriot air defence systems and THAAD interceptors, used to counter short- and medium-range ballistic missiles.
The funding would also cover long-range Precision Strike Missiles and Mid-Range Capability systems used by the US Army.
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