WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer issued the following press release:

The future of U.S. airpower was on full display at today's Senate Armed Services (SASC) Airland Subcommittee hearing, where Chairman U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) led a review of Air Force modernization priorities tied to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Defense Authorization Request and Future Years Defense Program. Lawmakers examined how the Air Force is racing to sharpen its technological edge and strengthen readiness against rapidly evolving global threats.

"I want to start by saying how much I appreciate the work you have all done and the work that went into this budget request," said Cramer in his opening remarks (https://ciosenus.box.com/s/uwi1xordbkp5yo55corjj...