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Senators and nominees highlight munitions shortfalls, drone proliferation and intelligence gaps
Summary
Senators pressed military nominees to address U.S. munitions shortfalls, scale up drone production and expand ISR to meet near‑term demands in the Middle East and Europe.
Senators from both parties told Vice Admiral Brad Cooper and Lieutenant General Alexis Grinkovich that U.S. forces need more munitions, faster drone production and robust ISR to deter and respond to multiple theaters of conflict.
Why it matters: Members said shortages in munitions and the pace of drone production could limit U.S. and allied options in sustained conflict. Lawmakers pressed nominees to help close the feedback loop between combatant commanders and the…
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