The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) has advanced the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) through a series of markups and votes. Key provisions include an additional $100 million in aid to Ukraine, bringing total funding to $400 million, and a proposed $1 billion boost for Virginia-class submarine construction. The NDAA also contains pay raises and shipbuilding initiatives benefiting the Hampton Roads region, a district with a strong military presence. Lawmakers debated amendments related to military personnel policies, including efforts to codify women's roles in the armed services and protect servicewomen's reproductive health. The committee rejected amendments concerning Signalgate, Air Force One, and nuclear weapons. Controversy arose over unauthorized pauses in Ukraine aid reportedly involving Pete Hegseth and Elbridge Colby, actions taken without White House approval. The NDAA process continues with full committee provisions and further amendments expected.