Graphic Truth: Pentagon Seeks Billions to Restock Israeli Defenses

Graphic Truth: Pentagon seeks billions to restock Israeli defenses

The Pentagon is seeking more than $3.5 billion in emergency funding to replenish US weapons and equipment for Israel, following Iran’s large-scale April 2024 missile and drone attack. The largest single request, about $1 billion, is for RTX’s Standard Missile interceptors which are used to shoot down ballistic missiles. Another $204 million is earmarked for Lockheed Martin’s THAAD interceptors, which destroy ballistic missiles at high altitudes.…

Pentagon seeks $3.5 billion to replenish weapons after Israel operations

The largest line item in the request is about $1 billion to replace SM-3 IB Threat Upgrade missiles, each costing $9-to-$12 million.The post Pentagon seeks $3.5 billion to replenish weapons after Israel operations appeared first on JNS.org.

Pentagon seeks $3.5b to replenish weapons after aiding Israel

The Pentagon plans to spend over $3.5 billion to replenish its weapons, particularly missile interceptors, after US military operations defending Israel against Iranian attacks.

Pentagon seeks $3.5bln to replenish stocks after Israeli war on Iran

The Pentagon plans to allocate over $3.5 billion in emergency funding to restock missile interceptors and cover operational costs after the war on Iran, with a major portion tied to SM-3 and THAAD systems.

Pentagon Eyes $3.5 Billion Restock Costs From Israel Operations

The Pentagon plans to spend more than $3.5 billion to replenish inventories in the wake of recurring Israel operations, underscoring the costs of maintaining a stepped-up presence in the Middle East.