U.S. Indo-Pacific Command seeks extra $11bn with eye on Guam defense
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has requested an additional $11 billion in funding for fiscal 2025, with priorities including defense systems in Guam to counter Chinese missiles, Nikkei has learned.
President Joe Biden's administration on March 11 released its budget proposal for the year ending September 2025, which included $895.2 billion allocated for defense, up 1% from fiscal 2024.