FREE TO READ: DOD seeks additional funding for CCA, SM-6 and more

By Jason Sherman / July 9, 2024 at 9:56 AM

The Pentagon is seeking congressional permission to shift $3.3 billion among budget accounts to launch a handful of new-start projects, including additional funding needed for the Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, Army accounts to buy ship-sinking missiles needed for its Mid-Range Capability program and a new Mobile-Long Range Precision Strike Missile.

On June 28, Pentagon Comptroller Mike McCord submitted a pair of omnibus reprogramming requests to Congress to shift funds appropriated in fiscal years 2024 and 2023 to higher-priority programs in FY-23. Inside Defense obtained a copy of the documents; one is for general budget funding realignment; the second is for military intelligence programs.

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