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A reduction could affect U.S. defense spending and the pace of weapons-stockpile rebuilding, according to the report. The article does not establish that the cut has been approved or specify which programs would be affected.
SECURITY & DEFENSE • UNITED STATES
Report: Pentagon preparing $400 billion cut to requested defense budget
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The Pentagon is reportedly preparing a $400 billion cut to the Trump administration’s requested defense budget. The Jerusalem Post says the reduced funding could affect the pace of rebuilding weapons stockpiles depleted during the war with Iran.
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