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HASC Leaders Ask Service Chiefs to Identify “Obsolete” Weapon Systems, Other Cuts

Frank Wolfe

Friday, February 14th, 2025

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HASC Leaders Ask Service Chiefs to Identify “Obsolete” Weapon Systems, Other Cuts

Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) and Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-Wash.) asked the military service chiefs last Friday to identify "obsolete" weapons systems and other possible areas for cuts. The committee said in a statement that Rogers and Smith "are asking all military services to identify obsolete programs that don't enhance our deterrence." Rogers and Smith sent letters to the service chiefs on the topic. "Our service members and the American taxpayers deserve a defense budget that…

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