The Trump administration's Department of Defense plans to allocate over $3.5 billion to replenish U.S. weapons stockpiles depleted by military support and operations linked to Israel. This funding will cover missile interceptors, including SM-3 and THAAD systems, radar maintenance, munitions, and vessel systems that were drawn from American reserves to sustain Israel's arsenal. This expenditure raises the total amount spent on Israel's military support during the Trump administration to more than $22 billion within seven months. Separately, the Pentagon continues to prioritize drone technology, investing in maritime drones for fleet operations and advancing robotic maritime strategies. The ongoing $1 billion Replicator program, launched in 2023, aims to acquire thousands of aerial and maritime drones along with the necessary software for control. These developments reflect a broader focus on modernizing U.S. defense capabilities amid evolving security challenges, including cyberattacks and energy resilience concerns.
The deployment of #surveillance and armed drones and #cyberattacks on critical #infrastructure has underscored the importance of #energy resilience for #nationalsecurity: @SameerP_IND & @manishvaidcapri https://t.co/sBbgmMGYDN
The Pentagon launched its $1 billion Replicator program in 2023 to help the military acquire thousands of aerial and maritime drones and the software needed to control them. #ThreatStatus https://t.co/HMcjSspVvW
Drones have become a priority at the Pentagon. #ThreatStatus https://t.co/fpCwfeMZEn