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Military Operations Soar to $891.4 Million Daily Cost

3/18/2026

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The Center for Strategic and International Studies estimates that the initial 100 hours of military operations cost about $891.4 million per day.
The estimate likely underrepresents total expenses because it excludes troop buildup costs and the long-term replacement of advanced weaponry.
The ongoing financial demands may compel the U.S. Administration to seek a supplemental spending bill from Congress for tens of billions of dollars.

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The Center for Strategic and International Studies estimates that the initial 100 hours of military operations cost about $891.4 million per day.
The estimate likely underrepresents total expenses because it excludes troop buildup costs and the long-term replacement of advanced weaponry.
The ongoing financial demands may compel the U.S. Administration to seek a supplemental spending bill from Congress for tens of billions of dollars.