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CSBA Says LRSB, Ohio Replacement, GBSD Could Drive Cost Overruns in Nuclear Forces Funding

Pat Host

Friday, August 7th, 2015

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CSBA Says LRSB, Ohio Replacement, GBSD Could Drive Cost Overruns in Nuclear Forces Funding

The United States’ Long Range Strike Bomber, the Ohio-class submarine replacement and the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) programs are the main source of potential budget overruns for the U.S. nuclear forces, according to newly released projections from the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA).These programs will “drive the potential for cost overruns,” Todd Harrison, senior fellow for defense budget studies at CSBA, said Aug. 4 upon releasing a study on the affordability of nuclear forces. The study notes that…

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]

Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]

Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]

Congress

Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]