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Defense Secretary Seeks $90 Billion Funding Increase Amid Iran Conflict
July 30, 2026
Why it matters locally: An increase in defense spending could impact military installations and defense contractors in West Virginia, potentially affecting employment and economic activity in areas such as Martinsburg's 167th Airlift Wing.
WASHINGTON D.C. – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to testify before Congress on Tuesday. Hegseth will present a request for a nearly $90 billion increase in funding for defense operations. The request for additional funds comes as the conflict in Iran has intensified. Hegseth will outline the justifications for this financial requirement to congressional members.
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