Pentagon Requests $67B Amid Escalating War | Calgary News

The Pentagon is requesting a staggering $37.5 billion for ongoing operations through September, with even more at stake as part of Trump’s $67 billion defense ask — including $21 billion to ramp up missile production, $2 billion to replace combat losses, and $11 billion for cutting-edge tech like drones and satellites. Democrats are pushing back, warning of soaring costs and waning public support, while Pentagon chief Hegseth defends the funding as a “generational” investment — even accusing a senator of “Trump derangement syndrome.” Meanwhile, tensions escalate on the ground as Iran-backed groups threaten Red Sea shipping, and the war, which began February 28, shows signs of renewed violence after a fragile ceasefire. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f089de5c94742873