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US Navy faces budget shortfall due to unbudgeted Middle East combat operations

The US Navy is reportedly reallocating funds from infrastructure maintenance to cover payroll deficits caused by unplanned combat expenditures in the Middle East. The shortfall stems from the 2026 budget failing to account for current operational tempo, forcing internal fiscal adjustments to sustain personnel costs.

RIA News1 day agoUSCredibility 47%View source

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