The United States Navy has warned Congress that ongoing military operations linked to 'Operation Epic Fury' are placing growing pressure on defence funding and could begin affecting training, recruitment and readiness programmes by July without additional financial support.
During a House Armed Services Committee hearing on the Navy's fiscal year 2027 budget request, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle said the current budget did not account for the operational costs associated with the campaign. He warned the Navy may soon be forced to reduce exercises and delay personnel processing if supplemental funding is not approved.
