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The war with Iran cost the US $47.1 billion, and the Trump administration is requesting up to $70 billion more

According to a Pentagon report to Congress cited by The New York Times, US spending on military operations against Iran has reached $47.1 billion, more than 60% of which was munitions. The Trump administration is requesting up to $70 billion in additional funding, while lawmakers note that the actual costs may be higher.

Aziz Karimov

28 Oct 2026 · 13:232 min read

World

Poland Faces an F-16 Pilot Shortage: About 40 Trained Pilots for 47 Aircraft

According to Rzeczpospolita, the Polish Air Force has 47 F-16 fighters but only about 40 trained pilots, while at least 70 are needed for effective operation. Training a new pilot takes about two years, and some experienced pilots have been transferred to the F-35 program. The personnel shortage calls into question Poland's ability to quickly turn its large-scale arms purchases into real combat capability.

Otabek Yusupov

26 Oct 2026 · 17:223 min read