Chairman McConnell and multiple senators opened the hearing by citing the recent operations over Iran and praising the “skill and professionalism” of U.S. airmen. Chairman McConnell said the strikes demonstrated American global power but used the moment to press for sustained modernization and munitions production.

Secretary Mink and Gen. David Allen described the operation as a demonstration of precision and reach and said the department will continue to provide the president a full range of military options. Senators asked for specifics about munitions inventories and production: Gen. Allen said the services are "constantly looking" at inventory and at next‑generation munitions and tactics because adversaries may adapt.

Senators also asked how lessons from Ukraine and recent Middle East operations were informing counter‑UAS, force protection and unmanned systems decisions. Witnesses said those conflicts and operations inform doctrine, training and acquisition priorities and requested greater legislative flexibility domestically (for rules of engagement and FAA regulation interactions) to accelerate counter‑UAS deployment at U.S. installations.

Committee members asked about the number of massive ordnance penetrators (GBU‑57) used in the Iran strikes; Gen. Allen said 14 were used and that the department is assessing inventory and future needs.

Nut graf: Lawmakers used the hearing to both commend a complex operation and to press the services on supply chain and production issues—particularly munitions quantities and sustaining production—while also asking how lessons from Ukraine and the Middle East will shape doctrine, force protection and sensor investments.

Discussion vs. decisions: The exchange was informational and oversight‑oriented; no new production contracts or procurements were announced. Senators requested follow‑up details about inventories and production plans.

Ending: The services promised to work with the committee to supply further inventory and production information and to discuss legal/regulatory changes needed to accelerate domestic counter‑UAS capabilities.