US Navy and Army budgets strained by operations against Iran: Navy Adm. Caudle says 2026 budget lacks Epic Fury funding; Army III Armored Corps training cut $292M, CNN reports.
The US-Israeli war on Iran has increased pressure on Pentagon finances, leading to military training cuts and delayed maintenance, according to CNN. The Navy's 2026 budget did not include Operation Epic Fury, and the Army's III Armored Corps saw a $292 million training budget cut, per CNN.
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