Pentagon faces $4B-$6B shortfall, forcing training cutbacks as military fuel prices rise 27% in six months, report says.
The Pentagon is facing growing financial pressure from unexpected costs, with military fuel prices rising nearly 27% over the past six months, according to a report. The US Army has been forced to cut back on training amid a $4B-$6B shortfall driven by several factors, notably the Iran war.
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