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Half U.S. Missile Stockpile Depleted; Trump Seeks $1.5T Budget

4/26/2026

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Half of the U.S. military’s missile stocks were depleted in the first seven weeks of the Iran war.
The depletion could take one to four years to restock, giving the Pentagon time as it seeks an additional $200 billion for 2026.
President Donald Trump has asked for a $1.5 trillion budget for 2027, a 40% increase that adds $18 billion for the “Golden Dome” system.

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Story summary

Half of the U.S. military’s missile stocks were depleted in the first seven weeks of the Iran war.
The depletion could take one to four years to restock, giving the Pentagon time as it seeks an additional $200 billion for 2026.
President Donald Trump has asked for a $1.5 trillion budget for 2027, a 40% increase that adds $18 billion for the “Golden Dome” system.