
The Army has requested a $178 billion budget for fiscal year 2023, a slight increase of $2.8 billion over the current spending level, with cuts to several procurement lines for enduring programs to maintain the service’s modernization momentum. The service is seeking $21.3 billion for procurement in FY ‘23, down from $22.8 billion enacted for FY ‘22, with officials noting reductions in funding were directed at planned enhancements for programs such as Bradley and Stryker vehicles and Abrams tanks. “The…