The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-defense-budget/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:48:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png US defense budget | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-defense-budget/ 32 32 AIPAC praises $3.8b in Israel defense assistance after it sails through Congress https://www.timesofisrael.com/aipac-praises-3-8b-in-israel-defense-assistance-after-it-sails-through-congress/ Sat, 25 Jul 2020 08:28:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2354110 Pro-Israel group thanks an array of Democrats and Republicans for authorizing funding, saying the money 'will help Israel protect itself against continuing security threats'

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]]> Cost of F-35 program ‘out of control,‘ says Trump https://www.timesofisrael.com/cost-of-f-35-program-out-of-control-says-trump/ Mon, 12 Dec 2016 15:04:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1518537 With first of Israel's jets en route, president-elect vows to save ‘billions‘ on military, other purchases after January 20

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]]> US official: It’s possible Iran deal animus affected military aid agreement https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-official-slams-politicians-criticism-of-us-aid-deal/ Sun, 18 Sep 2016 03:07:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1464463&preview_id=1464463 10-year aid package leads to domestic Israeli political infighting as opposition charges Netanyahu could have gotten more

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]]> Top official slams politicians’ criticism of US aid deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-official-slams-israeli-politicians-criticism-of-us-aid-deal/ Sat, 17 Sep 2016 23:43:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1464443 Acting National Security Adviser Yaakov Nagel, who led Israel's negotiating team, lashes Netanyahu critics as 'detached from reality'

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]]> Tim Kaine among 36 senators seeking $320m more for Israeli missile defense https://www.timesofisrael.com/senators-including-kaine-seek-320m-for-israeli-missile-defense/ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 22:25:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1435656 Bipartisan group calls for upping investment in Iron Dome, Arrow, David's Sling, despite opposition from White House

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]]> US, Israeli military chiefs stress cooperation to tackle challenges https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-israeli-military-chiefs-stress-cooperation-to-tackle-challenges/ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 16:09:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1351142&preview_id=1351142 Dunford's second visit to the Jewish state in six months demonstrates the importance the relationship, he says

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]]> US military chief back in Israel amid aid talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-military-chief-back-in-israel-amid-aid-talks/ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 11:09:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1350878 Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Joseph Dunford to meet with defense minister, IDF head, reaffirms Washington's 'unparalleled military cooperation with Israel'

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]]> Defense minister: American aid package to be finalized in ‘weeks’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/defense-minister-american-aid-package-to-be-finalized-in-weeks/ Mon, 22 Feb 2016 17:02:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1344723 Kicking off joint US-Israeli drill, Ya'alon says US and Russia understand Israel will only intervene in Syria to protect its interests

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]]> Trump talks military buildup, but no foreign policy details https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-talks-military-buildup-but-no-foreign-policy-details/ Wed, 16 Sep 2015 03:24:37 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1251150 In campaign stop aboard WWII battleship, Republican presidential hopeful keeps focus on illegal immigration

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]]> Pentagon: Cost of war on Islamic State tops $2.7b https://www.timesofisrael.com/pentagon-cost-of-war-on-islamic-state-tops-2-7b/ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 07:46:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1197402 Two-thirds spent on Air Force strikes against jihadists; over $200m on special forces ops

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]]> Israel asking US for 50% increase in next defense package https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-asking-us-for-50-increase-in-next-defense-package/ Tue, 26 May 2015 19:22:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1188462 Raise would bring annual military funding to $4.5 billion; US, Israeli officials in talks for 10-year deal

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]]> US Senate passes budget, with 2016 jockeying on display https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senate-passes-budget-with-2016-jockeying-on-display/ Fri, 27 Mar 2015 08:41:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1158524 Resolution balances budget in ten years, repeals Obamacare, as candidates take stands on defense, taxes

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]]> Obama names Ashton Carter as next defense secretary https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-names-ashton-carter-as-next-defense-secretary/ Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:55:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1102243 Hagel's nominated successor seen as loud proponent of a tougher stance on Iran, quiet supporter of Israel

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]]> US allocates $429 million to Iron Dome program https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-allocates-429-million-to-iron-dome-program/ Mon, 10 Mar 2014 15:25:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=906860 Defense Department says agreement signed last week brings 'meaningful co-production opportunities' for US industry

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]]> Syrian aid, US surveillance at issue on defense bill https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrian-aid-us-surveillance-at-issue-on-defense-bill/ Tue, 23 Jul 2013 08:20:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=607510 Congress begins debate on the nearly $600 billion proposal for upcoming fiscal year

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