Lawmakers are demanding a full accounting from DOD on the strikes that killed two people who were clinging to the wreckage of an initial strike.

Hegseth said the U.S. must stay ahead of adversaries who are working to take advantage of rapid technology advancements, like the development of AI.

The proposed NDAA would authorize $900.6 billion in discretionary defense spending in fiscal 2026, an $8 billion increase over DOD’s budget request.