They’re very cautiously optimistic that Trump’s first national security nominees are bad news for Putin.
He previously served under Trump as Director of National Intelligence.
The move is aimed at helping Ukraine repair Western fighter jets and air defenses.
The president-elect has railed against “woke” generals and others who have pushed for diversity initiatives in the ranks.
Republicans have said Europe should contribute more aid to Ukraine than the U.S. does.
The report comes as former Trump administration officials warn that the former president has authoritarian impulses and wants to use the military against his enemies.
The drill was in reaction to recent North Korea’s missile test.