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Army Brigadier General Braman reported that the service has updated policies on the frequency of helicopter flights in the Capitol region as well as its use of ADSB.

Admiral Alvin Holsey tesitifed before the House Armed Services Committee on the threats from China and Russia in the Southcom region.

U.S. Army Secretary Driscoll announced a two-month pilot program on six military bases to collaborate with ride-share companies for the transportation of service members on and off base.

Pentagon Chief Spokesman Sean Parnell spoke about the operation of the U.S. Central Command against the Houthi terrorists, who have continued attacks against allied commercial vessels and the U.S. military.

General Eric Smith said the Marine Corps does not have enough amphibious warships, which make up 10 percent of the fleet, at the current readiness rate.

The Commander of NORAD reported that three F-16 jets scrambled to intercept civilian planes violating the temporary flight restriction near Mar-a-Lago during President Trump’s recent stay.

The director of the Information Innovation Office at DARPA seeks to increase the use of cybersecurity tools to prevent hacks of the Defense Department rather than addressing them after a breach.

The Defense Innovation Unit announced the expansion of certified unmanned aircraft systems and components, including some produced in Ukraine.

Admiral Steve Koehler said the United States need to adapt with not just physical speed but with rapid decision-making and faster information.

Admiral Sam Paparo spoke about the defense of the Taiwan Strait through the “hellscape” strategy of the U.S. Navy’s Replicator initiative.