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Analysis of the FY2010 Defense Authorization Bills

September 3, 2009 • By Todd Harrison

On June 25, 2009, the full House passed its version of the fiscal year (FY) 2010 national defense authorization act. The Senate passed its version of the bill on July…

Life After FCS

August 26, 2009 • By Evan B. Montgomery

Classified Funding in the FY 2010 Defense Budget Request

August 12, 2009 • By Todd Harrison

Classified or “black” programs appear to account for about $35.8 billion, or 17 percent, of the acquisition funding included in the fiscal year (FY) 2010 Department of Defense (DoD) budget…

The F-22 Program in Retrospect

August 9, 2009 • By Barry Watts

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,…

Gates Submits ‘Reform’ Budget for FY2010

May 7, 2009 • By Todd Harrison

Secretary Gates termed the FY 2010 defense budget a “reform budget.” With today’s release of the detailed budget request, we begin to see what shape that reform will take and…