WASHINGTON — The White House submitted an $87.6 billion supplemental funding request to Congress on July 5, 2026. This request is intended to cover costs related to the Iran war and other expenses.

Of the total request, $67.1 billion is allocated to the Pentagon. This funding includes $21 billion for munitions and $17.3 billion for the operational costs of the war. Military leaders had indicated in May that regular training exercises and operations would require additional funding to avoid curtailment during the summer.

The supplemental request also proposes $2.4 billion for drones. Additionally, $4 billion is sought for Airborne Moving Target Indication (AMTI) and the Space Data Network (SDN) Backbone. The Air Force had previously requested $7.1 billion in its FY27 budget for a space-based AMTI system, while the Space Force requested approximately $3 billion for the SDN through the FY27 reconciliation request.

Another $12.1 billion within the supplemental request is designated for classified programs. The original FY27 request included $98.7 billion in classified funding, which was divided between $61.5 billion for research and $37.2 billion for procurement. Furthermore, the White House's supplemental request includes $5.1 billion for cybersecurity and autonomy.

Beyond the Pentagon, the supplemental request allocates funding to other departments. The Department of Agriculture is slated to receive $11 billion, the Department of State $3.4 billion, and the Department of Homeland Security $2 billion.

Why It Matters

This substantial supplemental funding request addresses the financial demands associated with ongoing military engagements and national security priorities. The allocation of funds to munitions, war operations, advanced intelligence systems like AMTI and SDN, and classified programs indicates a focus on sustained military capabilities and technological advancement. The request for additional munitions, which totals $97.3 billion for the year when combined with the base request, reflects increased demand compared to previous years, such as the $26.8 billion allocated in the FY26 defense budget for munitions.

The inclusion of funding for cybersecurity and autonomy signifies an emphasis on modern defense strategies. Allocations to departments such as Agriculture, State, and Homeland Security indicate broader considerations within the supplemental funding beyond military operations. The warnings from military leaders in May regarding potential curtailment of training exercises without additional funding underscore the immediate operational impact of these financial decisions.