Laser and microwave weapons are considered critical elements of layered defense, or having different countermeasures ready to thwart different threats. If Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend. Nearly 200 troops have been injured in attacks from Iran-backed militant groups since October. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 4, 2024. Guardsmen are facing more hostility downrange than they have in years. We want to hear from troops who have served in Iraq, Syria or Jordan in recent years. The House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday warned about a “serious national security threat” facing America. Troops have been attacked 170 times since October. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 12, 2024. The U.S. struck more than 85 Iran-backed targets on Feb. 2 in retaliation for the deaths of three American soldiers in January. Load More