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Pentagon’s $3.5B Missile Crisis: Why Iran’s Attack on Israel Drained U.S. Defenses

The Pentagon is requesting $3.5 billion to restock missile defense systems depleted during Iran’s recent 12-day missile assault on Israel, highlighting the costs and strategic importance of U.S. military support. The funding will primarily support RTX Corp. and Lockheed Martin in producing advanced interceptors to bolster defenses against future threats.