Reuters reports.The NDAA bill, passed on July 9 by a 26–1 vote, also extends the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative through 2028. The legislation increases funding from $300 million in 2025 to $500 million in 2026.In addition to Ukraine aid, the bill contains key provisions, such as blocking a controversial proposal by President Donald Trump to retire the U.S. Air Force’s A-10 aircraft fleet.The NDAA authorizes a total of $925 billion for national defense. Of this, $878.7 billion is allocated to the Department of Defense and $35.2 billion to the Department of Energy.The bill must still go through the legislative process in the coming months. The House version of the NDAA maintains Ukraine funding at $300 million.Background: The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is an annual bill that sets the budget and policy priorities for the U.S. armed forces.Ukraine aid contextOn July 2, it was reported that the U.S. paused deliveries of some air-defense missiles and precision munitions to Ukraine over concerns about domestic stockpiles. The next day, the Pentagon confirmed it continued briefing President Trump on military support to Ukraine. Later reports suggested Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unilaterally ordered the pause, despite internal assessments showing no risk to U.S. readiness. On July 8, President Trump said the U.S. would resume weapons deliveries to Ukraine. The Pentagon has since announced an additional military aid package.