The U.S. Senate passed a $901 billion defense bill for 2026 with bipartisan support, including pay raises, aid to Ukraine, and controversial policy changes.

The U.S. Senate has passed a $901 billion National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2026 with bipartisan support, sending it to President Trump for signature. The bill includes a 4% military pay raise, record funding for weapons procurement and readiness, and significant support for Ukraine and European allies, including $400 million annually for two years and restrictions on troop reductions without allied consultation. It repeals Iraq War authorizations, lifts sanctions on Syria, eliminates Pentagon diversity programs, cuts climate-related spending, and withholds part of Defense Secretary Hegseth’s travel funds until unedited strike footage is released. The legislation also removes expanded IVF coverage for troops and bans transgender women from women’s military academy sports.