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The Guardian
Hegseth Budget: Defense Secretary's $1.5tn Request Highlights Military-Industrial Chaos
The US defense secretary announced a proposal for nearly $1.5 trillion in military spending for 2027, representing a 44% increase and matching wartime levels, amid ongoing efforts to fund the Iran war separately. The budget includes emergency funds for various operations, with critics questioning the need for such levels of spending and the allocation of existing funds. The plan also emphasizes investments in artificial intelligence and private equity-backed projects within the Pentagon.
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