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U.S. Needs to Examine First Person View and Kamikaze Drones, Grynkewich Testifies

Frank Wolfe

Tuesday, June 24th, 2025

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U.S. Needs to Examine First Person View and Kamikaze Drones, Grynkewich Testifies

Pictured is U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynewich testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday.

The U.S. Air Force may need a significant increase in its drone force to help defend Europe, if Russia tries to invade Eastern European nations beyond Ukraine. Dedicated close air support (CAS) has been low on the list of Air Force modernization priorities, and the service is divesting its A-10 Warthog fleet, as top service officials and some in Congress, such as Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), have said that other aircraft, such as Lockheed Martin [LMT]-built F-16s and stealthy F-35s,…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass and send a second reconciliation bill to his desk by June 1. The deadline follows congressional Republicans’ backing a pursuit […]

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]