Pentagon AI Strategy Faces Funding Shortfall (warontherocks.com)

• Two White House AI directives issued June 2026.
• $87.6B supplemental lacks AI software funding.
• Iran war costs $34-42B drain O&M accounts.
• Author calls for explicit AI software line in supplemental.

"The Pentagon's ambitious AI directives from June 2026 lack dedicated funding in the $87.6 billion supplemental budget request. Costs from Operation Epic Fury in Iran ($34-42 billion) have drained operations and maintenance accounts that pay for AI software. The author, COO of Onebrief, recommends Congress add an explicit line for AI software procurement, or the administration use reprogramming authority to shift funds before September 30."