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Budget

Analysts Expect FY ’15 Budget to Begin Creating Smaller, Technically Advanced Force

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014

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Analysts Expect FY ’15 Budget to Begin Creating Smaller, Technically Advanced Force

The Defense Department is expected to prioritize the technical superiority of its future force over the size of its current force, and evidence of that should appear in the research and development portion of the Pentagon’s fiscal year 2015 budget request, according to experts speaking at a National Defense Industrial Association and Bloomberg Government webinar. “We were hoping to see that this would be a first step in a shift towards a smaller, more technologically oriented force, and that we…

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 […]