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National Guard Deployment in D.C. Extended to 2029 at $1.4 Billion Cost, Sparks Autonomy Fight
3 sources · 79d ago
Naval Procurement
CBO Report: Trump-Class Nuclear Battleship Program Estimated to Cost $275 Billion
6 sources · 79d ago
Directed Energy
Pentagon Commits $847M to Operational Laser Weapons to Counter Drone and Missile Threats
7 sources · 79d ago
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