The US Department of Defense has requested $18.2 billion to replenish stocks of interceptor missiles, according to a report by Bloomberg.
The funding request is part of a broader $67 billion emergency spending package for the current fiscal year, highlighting the significant financial burden of sustaining military operations.
The specific allocation for interceptor missiles points to the high consumption rate of advanced defense systems during the ongoing conflict with Iran.
This replenishment effort is critical for maintaining US air defense capabilities and deterring further escalation in the region.
The spending request comes as US states intensify competition to attract defense manufacturing jobs and contracts.
The Pentagon's accelerated efforts to restock munitions are driving a surge in demand for domestic production capacity, with states vying to secure a share of the lucrative government contracts.