☢️ U.S. Nuclear Arsenal to Cost $946 Billion Over Next Decade, Report Finds

A new Congressional Budget Office report projects nearly $1 trillion in spending to modernize and maintain the U.S. nuclear triad through 2035.

Dallas Hartley
April 25, 2025

🔎 Marines Launch Full IT Infrastructure Review, Seek AI Opportunities LINK

☢️ U.S. Nuclear Arsenal to Cost $946 Billion Over Next Decade, Report Finds LINK

💰 $150B Defense Boost in Reconciliation Bill to Fund Golden Dome, Shipbuilding LINK

🏘️ DIU to Open Three New U.S. Hubs to Accelerate Innovation Outreach LINK

🚀 Army to Massively Scale GMLRS Rocket Production Starting FY28 LINK

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The Marine Corps is initiating a comprehensive overhaul of its IT infrastructure to identify modernization gaps and future opportunities for artificial intelligence integration.
The review will assess hardware, software, cybersecurity posture, and potential bottlenecks hindering digital transformation across the force.
Officials said the service aims to better leverage automation, data analytics, and cloud systems to streamline operations and boost readiness.

A new Congressional Budget Office report projects nearly $1 trillion in spending to modernize and maintain the U.S. nuclear triad through 2035.
The costs are driven by programs like the Columbia-class submarine, Sentinel ICBM, B-21 Raider, and warhead refurbishments.
Lawmakers are expected to debate the long-term sustainability of the nuclear posture amid fiscal pressure and rising global threats.

The reconciliation package passed by Congress includes a $150 billion defense increase focused on accelerating missile defense and Navy shipbuilding.
Funds will flow to the Golden Dome satellite-based shield program, new destroyers and frigates, and replenishing munitions stockpiles.
The White House and Pentagon see the investment as vital for deterring peer adversaries and maintaining global readiness.

The Defense Innovation Unit announced plans to establish three additional domestic hubs aimed at improving collaboration with startups and tech partners.
The new offices will be located in untapped innovation corridors to support emerging companies in delivering dual-use technologies to the Pentagon.
DIU leaders emphasized the need for more geographic diversity to ensure national security innovation isn’t limited to traditional coastal centers.

The Army plans to ramp up annual production of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) munitions to 19,000 units by FY28.
The increase reflects surging demand for precision fires amid lessons from the Ukraine conflict and shifting Pacific deterrence strategies.
Officials also pointed to evolving manufacturing capabilities and industrial base expansion efforts as key enablers of the surge.

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