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Budget

Congress Continues to Show Support for Israeli Missile Defense Programs Beyond MDA Request

Defense Daily Staff

Thursday, June 12th, 2014

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In a budget season where so many programs saw cuts from Congress to free up funds for higher priorities, one area that saw significant support from lawmakers has been the United States’ missile defense programs with Israel. The Pentagon had requested $176 million for the Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system and another $96.8 million for other Israeli cooperative programs: $10.7 million for the Israeli Arrow program, $54.4 million for the Arrow 3 program, and $31.7 million for the Israeli…

Congress

House Sends Dec. 11 CR With Ship Construction Funds To Trump’s Desk For Final Signature

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Missile Defense

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Missile Defense

Interview with Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colo.), co-chair of the Golden Dome Caucus

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Space

Space Force PAE For Infrastructure Completing Move To Colorado Springs

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