The U.S. Senate Budget Committee has introduced a resolution that could add $150 billion to defense spending if approved by Congress. The proposal emphasizes military readiness, shipbuilding, missile defense—including an “Iron Dome for America”—and nuclear modernization. A separate bill allocates $19.5 billion for missile defense, funding Next Generation Interceptors and THAAD system upgrades. Lawmakers argue the increase is necessary to counter global threats and maintain U.S. military superiority. The resolution, if passed, would mark one of the largest defense spending increases in recent years.
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