> So what were they requesting $200 Billion for?

That request was over a month ago and perhaps based on estimates using an operation tempo that was high. After the initial outburst, things may have slowed down.

That said, a lot of missiles were used, which, under current production rates, will take years to replenish: some 'extra' money may be needed to pay for production ramp up to get replacements sooner.

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jjk166 2 days ago | parent [-]

> based on estimates using an operation tempo that was high

So they were expecting those high tempos to continue for months?

> That said, a lot of missiles were used, which, under current production rates, will take years to replenish: some 'extra' money may be needed to pay for production ramp up to get replacements sooner.

8X is a heck of an expedite fee.

	▲	throw0101c 17 hours ago \| parent [-]
		> So they were expecting those high tempos to continue for months? Given the White House 'policy' towards Iran, I'm not sure "expecting" is something that can be practically be done. A Magic 8 Ball would probably be more predictable.