:

Congress

Defense Think Tanks Would Cut Readiness, Force Structure to Maintain Warfighting Capabilities

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, February 5th, 2014

SHARE:

Defense Think Tanks Would Cut Readiness, Force Structure to Maintain Warfighting Capabilities

Four Washington think tanks agreed the Army should significantly reduce its ground forces and the Navy should retire two to four aircraft carriers while the military overall should boost its space and cyber capabilities, according to the results of a joint strategic and budgetary exercise unveiled Wednesday. The think tanks--American Enterprise Institute, Center for a New American Security, Center for Strategic and International Studies, and Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments--had just under two weeks to use an online tool…

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 […]