Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) asked when Congress might see the report it directed last year on “the feasibility and advisability of using” Space Radar for scientific and civil purposes, such as topographical mapping. Undersecretary Sega, who is also DOD Executive Agent for Space, responded—after consultation—that “interim results” would be available June 1.
Air Force senior statesmen explained the reasons they jointly sent a letter to Congress urging restoration of the E-7 Wedgetail and more F-35s to the fiscal 2026 defense budget.