Pentagon Eyes $3.5 Billion Restock Costs From Israel Operations

The Pentagon plans to spend more than $3.5 billion to replenish inventories in the wake of recurring Israel operations, underscoring the costs of maintaining a stepped-up presence in the Middle East.

The funds, outlined in budget documents prepared through mid-May, are meant for both weapons restocking — such as for the missiles fired to repel Iranian attacks, including at least $1 billion for RTX Corp. missile interceptors — as well as for a range of mundane tasks including radar upkeep, refurbishing vessels and transporting munitions.