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Pentagon review seeks $5 billion over five years for lab upgrades
A Pentagon review recommends Congress set aside $5 billion across five years to address conditions at military laboratories. The request targets facilities described as deteriorating and seeks dedicated funding to support upgrades.
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A Pentagon review recommends that Congress designate $5 billion over five years for upgrades at military laboratories. The proposal calls for dedicated funding to address conditions at the facilities. The review states that the laboratories require investment to maintain research and testing capabilities.
Officials described the current state of the labs as deteriorating and requested fenced funding to ensure sustained support.
Funding request details The plan spans five years and totals $5 billion.
The review asks Congress to restrict the funds for laboratory use rather than allow reallocation. The request follows an internal assessment of laboratory infrastructure and equipment needs. No specific laboratories are identified in the review summary. The proposal will require congressional approval before any funds can be allocated.
