Washington, Dec 12 (Reporter) The US House of Representatives on Wednesday approved an $884 billion defence budget for fiscal year 2025. A total of 281 lawmakers supported the budget, while 140 voted against it. The document includes measures to increase US presence in the Indo-Pacific, boost military pay, build seven new ships and strengthen the country's defence industry. House Speaker Mike Johnson said the budget would refocus the military on its core mission of protecting the US and its interests around the world. It also makes "historic" investments in the lives of military personnel and their families, he added. The document will now go to the US Senate, which is currently debating how to increase Washington's defence spending...////...