Today’s vote to send essential lifesaving aid to U.S. allies is a win for the free world, a win for democracy, & proof that principled American leadership matters. My statement:

The U.S. — and its troops abroad — are vulnerable to low-flying drones, Senator Jack Reed and Senator Roger Wicker write. wapo.st/3Jr5i3Q

Militarized drones pose a growing threat to U.S. national security and our forces overseas. In a The Washington Post op-ed, Senator Roger Wicker and I examine the problem and recommend several pathways to ensure the safety of America’s skies.
Read our piece: wapo.st/3xKQSZI

Watch at 9am ET: SASC receives testimony from Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth Hon. Christine Wormuth and Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army General Randy George on the priorities and challenges for the Army in FY25.
Livestream: armed-services.senate.gov/hearings/to-re…

Today at 9am ET: SASC receives testimony from Office of the Secretary of the Air Force Hon. Frank Kendall III, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff General David Allvin, and United States Space Force Chief of Space Operations General B. Chance Saltzman on the posture of US air and space forces.
Watch: armed-services.senate.gov/hearings/to-re…

After coordinating successful international operation to thwart Iran's attack on Israel, President Biden is leading effort to de-escalate war & deter Iran from further aggression. House GOP should do its part & finally pass bipartisan nat’l security supplemental.
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Watch at 8am ET: SASC receives testimony from U.S. European Command Commander General Christopher Cavoli and USTRANSCOM Commander General Jacqueline Van Ovost on the posture of their forces.
Livestream: armed-services.senate.gov/hearings/to-re…

Live at 9:30am ET: SASC receives testimony from HON Chris Maier Hon. Chris Maier, USSOCOM Commander General Bryan Fenton, and U.S. Cyber Command Commander General Timothy Haugh on the posture of U.S. special operations and cyber forces.
Watch: armed-services.senate.gov/hearings/to-re…

WATCH: Chairman Senator Jack Reed and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III lay out the vital need for the House to pass the national security supplemental as soon as possible.

Live at 9:30am ET: SASC receives testimony from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Lloyd J. Austin III, Chairman of The Joint Staff 🇺🇸 Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., and DOD Comptroller Michael McCord on the posture of the Department of Defense.
Watch: armed-services.senate.gov/hearings/to-re…

For 75 years, NATO has been the bedrock of global peace and security. The most successful military alliance in history has never been stronger, and America's commitment to NATO, democracy, and freedom remains ironclad. I am proud to celebrate today's remarkable anniversary.

Live at 9:30am: SASC receives testimony from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Commander Admiral John Aquilino and Commander, UNC/CFC/USFK Commander General Paul LaCamera on the posture of U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific and South Korea.
Livestream: armed-services.senate.gov/hearings/to-re…

Live at 9:30am: SASC receives testimony from the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, & Execution Reform Commission on its final report and recommendations for DOD financial/acquisition management.
Witnesses:
-Hon. Robert Hale
-Hon. Ellen Lord
-Ms. Lara Sayer
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.SASC GOP Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the United States Northern Command, the United States Southern Command (@USNorthernCmd U.S. Southern Command) – LIVE online here: c-span.org/video/?534253-…

Watch: SASC receives testimony from U.S. Northern Command Commander Gen. Gregory Guillot and U.S. Southern Command Commander GEN Laura Richardson on the posture of their forces.
Livestream: armed-services.senate.gov/hearings/to-re…

Happening now: SASC receives testimony on global security challenges for the United States.
Witnesses:
-Dr. Paul Scharre, EVP and Dir. of Studies CNAS
-Dr. Hal Brands, Senior Fellow American Enterprise Institute and Prof. of Global Affairs Johns Hopkins SAIS
Watch: armed-services.senate.gov/hearings/to-re…

I strongly support President Biden decision to establish a temporary port in Gaza. The civilian suffering in Gaza must be alleviated, and maritime aid will enable large quantities of food & medical supplies to get to those who need it most.

My full statement with Senator Angus King:

Live at 10am ET: SASC receives testimony from U.S. Central Command Commander GEN. Michael Kurilla and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Commander Gen Michael Langley on the posture of their forces.
Watch: armed-services.senate.gov/hearings/to-re…

NEWS: The Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Reform Commission today released its final report on the DOD's financial and resource management practices.
Read SASC Chairman Senator Jack Reed and Ranking Member Senator Roger Wicker's statement:
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Oorah! Great to have U.S. Marines (@CMC_MarineCorps) 's Twitter Profile">Commandant of the U.S. Marines General Eric Smith back to full strength & at the helm of U.S. Marines.