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Author: O'Rourke, Ronald
Subjects: *SHIPBUILDING, *NAVIES, *WARSHIPS, *UNIFIED operations (Military science), *COMBINED operations (Military science), *REMOTELY piloted vehicles, *FINANCE, *COST, UNITED States armed forces appropriations & expenditures, APPROPRIATIONS & expenditures of the United States Dept. of Defense, CHINESE foreign relations, 1976-, CHINA-United States relations
Abstract: The article discusses possible funding options for various U.S. Navy shipbuilding programs in light of an allegedly stagnant U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) budget. Emphasis is given to the problems posed by a small naval fleet, the use of the joint Navy/U.S. Air Force program Air-Sea Battle, and the benefits of using unmanned vehicles (UVs). The author is concerned with the efficacy of current Navy ships and programs in response to a possible Chinese military threat. He suggests the U.S. Navy save funds by transferring certain missions to U.S. allies.
Published: 2010

Subjects: *BUDGET cuts, APPROPRIATIONS & expenditures of the United States Dept. of Defense, CHINA-United States relations
Abstract: The author considers changes to the budget of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). While U.S. President Barack Obama has cut billions of dollars from the budget, it will still be larger than his predecessor George W. Bush's DOD budget and will continue to grow yearly. The author says to cut the DOD budget significantly, the U.S. must eliminate major weapons systems, reduce the size of the Army and Marines forces, and close overseas U.S. military bases. Maintaining peace with China is noted.
Published: 2012

Author: Scarborough, Rowan
Subjects: *MILITARY spending, *DRILL & minor tactics, APPROPRIATIONS & expenditures of the United States Dept. of Defense
Abstract: The article looks at the plan of the governments of Russia and China in 2009 to increase their defense spending and global military exercises in the future as U.S. President Barack Obama compels the Department of Defense to reduce its expenditures. Pro-defense conservatives are reportedly worried on Obama's decision to stop the production of the F-2 Raptor aircraft and phase out 200 other warplanes within a year. The Air Force also raised its concern on the possibility that it would lack enough fighters to guard hotspots in Asia and the Middle east.
Published: 2009

Author: ERWIN, SANDRA I.
Subjects: *INTEREST rates, *PUBLIC debts, APPROPRIATIONS & expenditures of the United States Dept. of Defense, UNITED States armed forces appropriations & expenditures
Abstract: The article addresses five important questions that policymakers should bear in mind when it comes to the budget for the U.S. Defense Department. Estimates by the Congressional Budget Office shows that annual interest on the national debt will exceed the entire defense budget by 2017. Two reasons are cited behind the Pentagon's concern about future confrontations with China or Iran despite a high budget. Also explored are the capability of the U.S. to reduce spending while remaining technologically advanced and performing national security functions.
Published: 2010

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