Military Leaders Say Training Cuts Loom Without Iran War Funding

Military leaders told Congress this week that without a supplemental funding package they may reduce training exercises and other activities to cover Iran war costs. 5 trillion fiscal 2027 budget request was prepared before the war began. Department comptroller Jules Hurst said the conflict has cost approximately $29 billion through May 12, up from $25 billion reported on April 29.

The department plans to submit a supplemental request but has not yet done so. It is currently paying for the war and other unplanned deployments from its annual operations and maintenance accounts. Adm. Daryl Caudle, chief of naval operations, told the House Appropriations defense subcommittee on Tuesday that he will need to adjust training, operations, and certification events beginning in July if the supplemental is delayed.

Subcommittee chairman Rep. Ken Calvert said Congress should address the supplemental before completing the base defense appropriations bill.

U.S. cities and the southern border. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said he has discussed reimbursement with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and expects movement within one or two weeks. Rep. 4 billion. Sen. Jack Reed cited a nearly two-billion-dollar readiness shortfall.

Gen. Christopher LaNeve, acting Army chief of staff, said the service has not canceled training but is reviewing options due to the shortfall. U.S. bases damaged by Iranian attacks. The Pentagon has released little information about the extent of that damage.