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US Requests $3.5B for Missile Defense After Iran Attack

8/21/2025

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The U.S. Department of Defense seeks $3.5 billion to replenish missile defense systems following Iran's missile attack on Israel.
Over 500 missiles were launched, with U.S. forces intercepting 290; 36 missiles struck Israeli targets, causing damage.
RTX Corp. will receive $1 billion for Standard Missile interceptors; Lockheed Martin will get $204 million for THAAD interceptors.
This funding is in addition to $4.2 billion in military aid to Israel from October 2023 to May 2024.

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The U.S. Department of Defense seeks $3.5 billion to replenish missile defense systems following Iran's missile attack on Israel.
Over 500 missiles were launched, with U.S. forces intercepting 290; 36 missiles struck Israeli targets, causing damage.
RTX Corp. will receive $1 billion for Standard Missile interceptors; Lockheed Martin will get $204 million for THAAD interceptors.
This funding is in addition to $4.2 billion in military aid to Israel from October 2023 to May 2024.