Jules Hurst

Price tag for Iran war ticks up to $29B, not including base damage

"We're not making an estimate for MILCON [military construction] at this time. We don't know what our future posture is going to be," said Pentagon comptroller Jules Hurst.

Reconciliation ‘floodgates’ about to open after slow start for contracts, Hegseth says

“Why do we suddenly have a two part budget where this committee and the Congress generally has oversight and input, to a process where a corner of the budget is essentially a slush fund?” asked Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, during a SASC hearing.

Key takeaways from Hegseth’s day in front of the House

What to know about Pete Hegseth's appearance in front of the House Armed Services Committee.

Pentagon’s Munitions Acceleration Council identifies 14 ‘critical’ weapons for 2027

“We're making them put skin in the game … and we expect them to meet the ramp rates that they agree to. And, if they don't, there'll be penalties for them,” said Jules “Jay” Hurst, who is performing the duties of the Pentagon comptroller.

Pentagon officials broadly detail $55 billion drone plan under DAWG

The bulk of funding comes in the form of reconciliation, a bet the department also made for a proposed hike to its Office of Strategic Capital loan program.

How the Army is developing its C2 plans

Joseph Welch, the Army's PAE C5ISR, talks with Mark Pomerleau on the Pentagon Buzz this week.

Will the Pentagon have to cut exercises to pay for the Iran war?

Jules Hurst, who is leading the Pentagon comptroller's office, weighs in on exercises, fuel costs and when a supplemental could come.

What new weapons could a supplemental buy, plus news on the Army’s C5ISR plans

Rep. Rob Wittman, plus Pentagon officials Jules Hurst and Joseph Welch, all make an appearance on the Break Out this week.

Pentagon comptroller says a ‘generational investment’ is coming, but when?

With a potential $1.5 trillion budget expected soon, Aaron Mehta asks the questions we're all thinking.