Washington, Dec. 19 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed into law the annual defense policy bill, which includes a provision pressuring the Pentagon to release footage of US strikes targeting alleged drug boats near Venezuela.
The US Senate on Wednesday passed the USD 901 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. The bipartisan bill, approved 77-20 in the Senate and 312-112 in the House, includes a 3.8-4 percent military pay raise, boosts arms production, and authorizes USD 400 million annually for weapons for Ukraine.
It also maintains US troop levels in Europe and South Korea with allied consultation. Key provisions include an overhaul of Pentagon procurement processes, development of the Golden ...