The Defense Department “is a little bit more than half the discretionary budget,” said Todd Harrison, a senior fellow at the nonpartisan Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments. “That, combined…
Yearly Archives: 2011
Proposal Trims Defense Outlays For First Time Since 9/11 Attacks
February 15, 2011 • In the News • Original: Wall Street Journal
Analysis: Weaker Budget Outlook Becoming Reality for Defense
February 15, 2011 • In the News • Original: Reuters
“The days of rapid growth of (weapons) acquisition spending are coming to an end,” said Todd Harrison, senior fellow with the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments in Washington.
Ground Combat Vehicle Program May Not Yield What Army Intends, Analysts Say
February 15, 2011 • In the News • Original: National Defense Magazine
But analysts predict that given the way the program is structured, the Army may just end up with a tricked-out Bradley or a mine-resistant ambush-protected truck on tracks. “You can’t…
U.S. Air Force Seeks $3.74 Billion for New Bomber Program
February 14, 2011 • In the News • Original: Bloomberg
As a first step toward a new family of bombers, the U.S. ought to develop a fleet of at least 100 “optionally manned planes” that can carry a payload of…
Joint High Speed Vessel: Great Potential, But Questions Remain
February 14, 2011 • In the News • Original: National Defense Magazine
The $185 million first-of-class ship is coming in on budget, officials said. That the program appears to be running more smoothly than other shipbuilding efforts can be attributed in part…