Online reports, according to CCTV News, the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee approved US$500 million in security assistance to Ukraine on July 11 local time as part of its draft National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2026. It is reported that the bill also limits the retirement of A-10 attack aircraft. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is an annual policy bill responsible for authorizing funding levels and providing powers to the U.S. military. The bill ensures that the U.S. military has the necessary resources to carry out its mission.