The latest aid comes as the U.S. military remains deeply overdrawn and needs at least $10 billion to replenish all the weapons it has pulled for Ukraine. Airmen are now slated to start receiving new PT uniforms 18 months after they first expected to get the new threads. At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others. The Space Force's first "Red Skies" orbital warfare exercise tested whether guardians could command and control multiple satellites amid simulated threats. Space Force leaders previewed a new approach to officer training, possible promotion changes and continued efforts to grow the newest service's ranks. The Navy officer-led NASA Crew-8 mission successfully blasted off Sunday. Air Force recruiting boss Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein said Tuesday he is “cautiously optimistic” about staying on track for the rest of the year. Expensive defenses against drone swarms and cheaper missiles will be too costly against a better armed foe. The House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday warned about a “serious national security threat” facing America. It’s unclear whether asking prospects to join the Space Force for nearly a decade would make a dent in the service’s booming recruitment efforts. Load More