#US, UK shoot down 15 drones launched from Yemen over Red Sea

#US, UK shoot down 15 drones launched from Yemen over Red Sea

The United States and the United Kingdom shot down 15 drones launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen early Saturday morning that were targeting commercial ships in the Red Sea. U.S. Central Command said in a statement on X, formerly Twitter, that the USS Carney “successfully engaged 14 unmanned aerial systems launched as a drone wave from Houthi-controlled…

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#Senate tees up final vote on annual defense policy bill

#Senate tees up final vote on annual defense policy bill

The Senate on Tuesday advanced the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) toward a final vote, putting it on a glide path to getting passed Wednesday as lawmakers look to conclude their work before the Christmas break.  Senators voted 85-15 to end debate on the $886 billion annual defense policy bill that will cover fiscal 2024…

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