Military Spending

This page collects the 61 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Military Spending”. Coverage spans bills and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Defense, Foreign Policy, and Congressional Oversight.

1. Tue, Aug 111 item
   1. Northrop Grumman to quadruple THAAD missile component production in San DiegoNorthrop Grumman will quadruple its production of THAAD missile defense components at its Miramar facility following a $3 billion agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense. The company plans to inSan Diego
2. Wed, Jul 291 item
   1. Defense Secretary Requests Additional Funding for Iran ConflictSecretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has requested billions of dollars in additional funding from the Senate to sustain military operations against Iran. The request follows concerns over the depletion oHillsborough
3. Wed, Jun 171 item
   1. President Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Increase Weaponry OutputPresident Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to compel private defense companies to accelerate the manufacturing of munitions and missiles. Simultaneously, the administration is seeking a $3Miami-Dade
4. Wed, May 131 item
   1. Pentagon Updates Cost of US Conflict with IranThe Pentagon has updated its estimate for the cost of the US conflict with Iran. Officials now report the total expenditure has risen from an initial $25 billion to approximately $29 billion.United States
5. Tue, May 121 item
   1. Republicans Question Defense Secretary HegsethRepublican lawmakers held hearings to challenge Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on military funding, munitions supplies, and the conflict in Iran. The sessions highlighted growing tensions regarding thUnited States
6. Sat, May 21 item
   1. US Approves $8.6 Billion in Emergency Weapons Sales to Middle East AlliesThe Trump administration has bypassed congressional review to authorize $8.6 billion in weapons sales to Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates. This marks the third time emergency powersUnited States

1. 01Department of Defenseorganization9 mentions
2. 02Government Publishing Officeorganization6 mentions
3. 03Donald Trumpperson4 mentions
4. 04Department of Energyorganization4 mentions
5. 05Iranplace4 mentions
6. 06Committee on Armed Servicesorganization3 mentions
7. 07Mrs. Shaheenperson2 mentions
8. 08Senateorganization2 mentions
9. 09Mr. Van Hollenperson2 mentions
10. 10Pentagonorganization2 mentions