The Obama Administration has requested a total of $668 billion for the Department of Defense (DoD) in the FY 2010 budget. The “base” budget for the Department includes $534 billion…
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Impact of the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan on the US Military’s Plans, Programs and Budgets
August 12, 2009 • By Todd Harrison • Studies
This report assesses the effect that the operations in these two theaters have had on the plans, programs, and budgets of the US military, specifically those of the US Army. It makes projections for the future costs of the operations in these two theaters.
The F-22 Program in Retrospect
August 9, 2009 • By Barry Watts • Briefs
It now appears likely that F-22 production will end with a procurement of 187 Raptors, of which 179 will be operational aircraft. The crucial moment came on July 21st, 2009,…
Language and Cultural Awareness Transformation
July 8, 2009 • By Andrew F. Krepinevich • Testimony
Introduction …asymmetric warfare will remain a mainstay of the contemporary battlefield for some time. …arguably the most important military component in the War on Terror is not the fighting we…
The Future of the MV-22 Osprey
June 23, 2009 • By Dakota L. Wood • Testimony
Mr. Chairman, Congressman Issa, and distinguished members of the Committee, it is my personal honor to appear before you today to discuss the MV-22 Osprey. I have been asked to…