If approved by Congress, the additional money would allow U.S. defense spending to rise about 1 percent above projected inflation, analysts said. (AFP)DoD To Add $100B to 2011-15 Spending -- Defense News
The Obama administration will add $100 billion to the Pentagon's 2011-'15 spending plan to cover the rising cost of operations, personnel and pressing modernization needs, officials said.
If approved by Congress, the money would allow U.S. defense spending to rise about 1 percent above projected inflation, analysts said.
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