U.S. airstrikes against Houthi militants in Yemen last year killed 153 civilians and injured 243 more, according to a Pentagon civilian casualty report submitted to Congress.

Such technological advancements, forged over four years of rapidly evolving war in Ukraine, are increasingly in demand as the U.S. and other countries prepare their armed forces for drone-dominated warfare.

Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess is set to succeed Gen. Chance Saltzman, who is expected to retire in the coming months.

The U.S. sent Ukraine six of the Navy’s Metal Shark “40 Defiant” patrol boats a few months after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, allowing the small Ukrainian navy to transform into a more agile force.

Numerous efforts are underway in Ukraine to recognize and commemorate foreign combatants, many of whom are Americans.

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov transformed military procurement and drone warfare, earning strong support from troops.

The Military Sexual Trauma Accountability Act would give troops the right to file civil claims in a range of cases and when the military fails to prevent or properly investigate misconduct.

Republicans touted the legislation as an effort aimed at reversing chronic under-investment that has left the Air Force with aircraft more than 30 years old and the Navy with ships pushing 20 years of service.

The Senate approved a House-passed measure to end unauthorized U.S. military action against Iran in a symbolic congressional criticism of the war.

Provisions included in the committee’s draft of the National Defense Authorization Act would force Hegseth to give lawmakers details on the bombing as well as full videos of the boat strikes before 75% of his travel budget can be unlock