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6.6 Macro U.S. military spending in the Iran conflict has exceeded $47B, mainly for munitions and equipment, not including base repairs.
U.S. military spending related to the conflict with Iran has surpassed $47 billion as of October 16, marking a $3.5 billion increase since early September. The largest share, over $29 billion, was dedicated to replenishing munitions, while nearly $12 billion covered additional operational expenses. Around $6.1 billion was allocated for replacing lost military equipment. Since the U.S. and Israel began attacks on Iran on February 28, the U.S. Air Force has spent $7.6 billion, the Army $2.1 billion, and the Navy $1.5 billion. These figures do not include the costs of repairing damage at U.S. bases in the Middle East resulting from Iranian attacks. The ongoing conflict has contributed to higher global energy prices, increased pressure on the U.S. budget, and significant impacts on citizens’ lives and the domestic political landscape.
