The Senate Armed Services Committee’s $1.15 trillion version of the fiscal year 2027 defense authorization bill gives the Pentagon permission to establish a new, four-star Robotic and Autonomous Systems Combatant Command. Staffers who briefed reporters today said the decision was made after “spirited debate.” The details of the bill have not yet been released. Staffers said more information would be available when the bill is officially filed, which is uncertain but could happen as early as next week. The new...