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U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth Tells Senate Panel The Pentagon Urgently Needs A $67B Supplemental Funding Package; Requests $1.5B To Address Mission-critical Fuel Shortfall; Requests $2B To Replace Equipment Lost Or Damaged In Combat

Jul 21, 2026 · 02:58 PM ET· updated 1h ago

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The Pentagon is asking Congress for an extra $67 billion because it needs more money for fuel, equipment, and combat repairs. This means defense companies might get more business, and it tells us the government sees security needs as urgent right now.

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