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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
House panel to mark up annual defense authorization bill this week
House Armed Services Committee members this week will hold their annual marathon markup for the defense authorization bill, a daylong tradition that lays out the panel's policy and budgetary priorities for the Defense Department for next fiscal year. The move comes just days after the Senate Armed Services Committee approved its draft of the must-pass legislation behind closed doors. In contrast, House members will debate a series of controversial social issues and complex funding priorities in the open, although the Republican majority is unlikely to adopt any major changes led by Democratic representatives. The Senate version outlines spending goals for a $879 billion base budget for the Pentagon, about $32 billion above the White House request for fiscal 2026. For now, the House sticks to the administration's $847 billion plan. Both measures contain plans for a 3.8% pay raise for troops and increases in department end strength next year. The two chambers are expected to spend the rest of the summer working to negotiate policy differences between the measures. House Veterans' Affairs — 3 p.m. — 360 Cannon Information Technology Veterans Affairs officials will testify on efforts to reform the department's Office of Information and Technology. House Homeland Security — 10 a.m. — 310 Cannon Drone Warfare Outside experts will testify on the threat of drone attacks against U.S. domestic military and non-military sites. Senate Foreign Relations — 10 a.m. — 419 Dirksen Nominations The committee will consider several pending nominations, including Michael Waltz to be the U.S. Representative to the United Nations. House Transportation — 10 a.m. — 2167 Rayburn Coast Guard Authorization The committee will mark up its draft of the annual Coast Guard authorization bill. House Appropriations — 11 a.m. — 2358-A Rayburn State Department Budget The committee will mark up its draft of the annual State Department appropriations measure. House Armed Services — 12 p.m. — 2118 Rayburn NDAA The committee will mark up its draft of the annual defense authorization act. House Veterans' Affairs — 2:15 p.m. — 360 Cannon Community Care Department officials will testify on rules and reforms with VA's community care programs. Senate Foreign Relations — 10 a.m. — 419 Dirksen State Department Reforms Department officials will testify on efforts to reform and update State Department policies. House Veterans' Affairs — 2:30 p.m. — 360 Cannon Veteran Employment Programs Department officials will testify on changes to VA employment assistance programs. Senate Veterans' Affairs — 4 p.m. — 418 Russell Nominations The committee will consider several pending nominations. Senate Appropriations — 9:30 a.m. — 106 Dirksen VA budget The committee will mark up its draft of the Veterans Affairs and Military Construction appropriations bill.
Free Malaysia Today
7 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Senate panel approves US$500mil aid for Ukraine
The bill also prohibits a controversial request to retire the US air force's A-10 fleet. (EPA Images pic) WASHINGTON : The senate armed services committee has approved US$500 million in security assistance for Ukraine as part of its draft language for its fiscal year 2026 National Defence Authorisation Act, which also restricts A-10 aircraft retirements. The National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) is an annual policy bill that authorises funding levels and provides authorities for the US military. It ensures that American forces have the necessary resources to carry out their missions and is closely watched by weapons makers like Lockheed Martin Corp and Boeing Co. The NDAA, passed by the senate armed services committee with a vote of 26-1 on July 9, 2025, includes a provision to extend the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative through 2028, increasing authorised funding to US$500 million from US$300 million in 2025. The initiative aims to bolster Kyiv's defence capabilities as it battles Russian forces which invaded in 2022. The bill also prohibits a controversial request made in president Donald Trump's June budget request to retire the air force A-10 fleet. The draft requires that the inventory of the A-10 cannot drop below 103 aircraft in FY26, ensuring the continued operation of these close air support planes. The draft of the bill will make its way through the legislative process in the coming months. The lower House of Representatives kept Ukraine support at US$300 million in its version. The NDAA supports a total of US$925 billion in funding for national defence, with US$878.7 billion allocated to the department of defence and US$35.2 billion to the department of energy. The bill also allows for up to US$6 billion in general transfer authority for unforeseen higher-priority needs. In addition to Ukraine, the NDAA addresses various global security challenges, including threats from China, Iran, and North Korea. It emphasises the need for technological advancements in areas such as artificial intelligence, unmanned technology, and hypersonic weapons to maintain US military superiority.
Indian Express
11-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Senate panel approves $500 million aid for Ukraine in defence bill: Here's what we know so far
The Senate Armed Services Committee has approved $500 million for Ukraine as part of its draft version of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Reuters reported. This policy bill sets the US military's budget and priorities for the year. The Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which gives support for training and equipment, will now run until 2028. The funding has been increased from $300 million in 2025 to $500 million in 2026. The assistance aims to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia's ongoing invasion, which began in 2022. Ukraine continues to face heavy drone and missile attacks. June 2025 saw the highest civilian death toll in three years, with 232 people killed, according to the UN. The US, through this bill, is continuing its long-term support for Ukraine's defence efforts. US President Donald Trump told NBC News that Patriot air defence systems will be sent to Ukraine via NATO. 'We're going to be sending Patriots to NATO, and then NATO will distribute that,' Trump said, as quoted by the BBC. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had asked for ten such systems and had a 'positive dialogue' with Trump. These systems are key to shooting down incoming Russian missiles and drones. Germany and Norway have agreed to pay for some of the Patriot systems, Zelenskyy said. A Patriot battery that was previously stationed in Israel will also be refurbished and sent to Ukraine, according to US officials cited by the BBC. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was asking NATO allies to donate systems from their own stockpiles, which could be replaced later. Patriot systems are considered among the best air defence weapons in the world. They help protect cities, power plants and military sites. A single battery costs around $1 billion. Ukraine already has some in use, alongside older S-300 and Western-made Nasams systems, forming what the military calls a 'layered defence'. The NDAA authorises a total of $925 billion for national defence. Most of it—$878.7 billion—goes to the Pentagon, with $35.2 billion set aside for the Department of Energy. The bill also stops the Air Force from retiring A-10 aircraft, requiring it to keep at least 103 of them in service. It also includes funding for military technology development, including artificial intelligence, drones and hypersonic weapons. It addresses broader threats from countries like China, Iran and North Korea. Since returning to office in January, Trump has called on NATO allies to increase their own defence spending. He has also expressed frustration with the lack of progress in peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Trump said he would make a 'major statement' on Russia on Monday, but gave no details. Rubio said he had a 'frank' conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov last week and shared 'new ideas' on how to end the war.
Bloomberg
11-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Senate Panel Seeks to Boost Defense Funding, Add F-35 Purchases
The Senate Armed Services Committee wants to increase the Pentagon's budget by $30 billion above the amount requested by the Trump administration, adding billions for shipbuilding and directing the Air Force to buy 10 more F-35s than the service has requested. The panel's version of the annual defense policy bill largely endorses President Donald Trump's vision for the Defense Department but seeks to assert congressional oversight over the structure of the military, its buying processes and long-term strategies. The House Armed Services Committee is crafting its own authorization measure, and congressional appropriators still will assemble funding packages for the department.
Straits Times
11-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Senate panel approves over $600m aid for Ukraine in defence Bill
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox A Ukrainian serviceman carrying a shell to an M109 self-propelled howitzer before firing towards Russian troops, near the front-line town of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, in June 2025. WASHINGTON - The Senate Armed Services Committee has approved US$500 million (S$640 million) in security assistance for Ukraine as part of its draft language for its Fiscal Year 2026 National Defence Authorisation Act, which also restricts A-10 aircraft retirements. The National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) is an annual policy Bill that authorises funding levels and provides authorities for the US military. It ensures that American forces have the necessary resources to carry out their missions and is closely watched by weapons makers like Lockheed Martin and Boeing. The NDAA, passed by the Senate Armed Services Committee with a vote of 26-1 on July 9, 2025, includes a provision to extend the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative through 2028, increasing authorised funding to US$500 million from US$300 million in 2025. The initiative aims to bolster Ukraine's defence capabilities as it battles Russian forces which invaded in 2022. The Bill also prohibits a controversial request made in President Donald Trump's June budget request to retire the Air Force A-10 fleet. The draft requires that the inventory of the A-10 cannot drop below 103 aircraft in FY26, ensuring the continued operation of these close air support planes. The draft of the Bill will make its way through the legislative process in the coming months. The lower House of Representatives kept Ukraine support at US$300 million in its version. The NDAA supports a total of US$925 billion in funding for national defence, with US$878.7 billion allocated to the Department of Defence and US$35.2 billion to the Department of Energy. The Bill also allows for up to US$6 billion in general transfer authority for unforeseen higher-priority needs. In addition to Ukraine, the NDAA addresses various global security challenges, including threats from China, Iran, and North Korea. It emphasises the need for technological advancements in areas such as artificial intelligence, unmanned technology, and hypersonic weapons to maintain US military superiority. REUTERS
