Budget
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Air ForceAir Force Requests $3.2 Billion in Unfunded Priorities in FY ‘21, Space Force Seeks $1 Billion
The Air Force has outlined $3.2 billion worth of programs it did not include in the fiscal year 2021 Presidential Budget request in its annual unfunded priorities list to Congress, […]
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Navy/USMCFY 2021 Request Starts Work on Future Amphibs and Logistics Ships
The Navy’s FY 2021 budget request said the service is seeking $30 million to start working on a future amphibious ship and another $30 million on a future logistics ship. […]
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BudgetModly Starts Navy Night Court-Style Review To Save $40 Billion
Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly this week directed a new review akin to the Army’s ‘Night Court’ process to save $40 billion from FY 2022-2026 so the Navy […]
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ArmyArmy Restores $200 Million In FY ’21 From 12 Programs Originally Included In ‘Night Court’ Cuts
The Army has restored funding for 12 programs totaling nearly $200 million in its fiscal year 2021 budget request, including production dollars for the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) and prototype […]
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ArmyOfficial: Army Will Require Budget Growth To Fund Modernization, In Addition To Night Court Savings
The Army’s push to modernize around 31 signature programs will require three to five percent budget growth in the coming years, in addition to continued reforms to shift funds away […]
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Navy/USMCNavy Lays Out New LUSV Strategy Timeline, First Vessel Pushed To 2026
The Navy’s FY 2021 budget request explains a new acquisition plan for the Large Unmanned Surface Vehicle (LUSV), pushing back the first vessel to FY ‘26. Congress pushed back on […]
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ArmyMcCarthy: Divestitures From Legacy Systems To Increase In Coming Years, Eyeing FY ‘22 For Major Decisions
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said Friday the Army will have to continue pushing ahead with major divestiture decisions in the coming years to fully fund modernization efforts, calling the $13.5 […]
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BudgetSASC Members Push for More Defensive Hypersonic Development Funds in FY ’21 Budget
Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) appeared supportive of more Defense Department investment in defensive hypersonic capabilities during a recent hearing, citing Russia and China’s successful development of […]
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Navy/USMCNavy Request Outlines SSN(X) Next Sub Development
The Navy’s FY 2021 budget request outlined its plans to develop and start funding work for the next attack submarine, SSN(X) The service is requesting $1 million in FY ’21 […]
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BudgetLawmakers Slam Pentagon Request to Divert Military Equipment Funds to Border Wall
Democrats on Capitol Hill were quick to respond to the new reprogramming request from the Pentagon, which would divert $3.8 billion in fiscal year 2020 defense appropriations funds to the […]