The Pentagon stopped accepting deliveries of the newest F-35 Joint Strike Fighters in summer 2023 as software problems snarled the jets' latest upgrades.
The new package is made possible by savings the department found in other contracts but isn't a reliable tool to fund Ukraine going forward, officials say.
The Navy cut a submarine from its spending plan, but is pouring billions of dollars into supporting suppliers and helping increase their production rates.
“Cyber capabilities will continue to be a critical component of our national defense and, accordingly, a priority in our budget,” a senior official said.