The Military's Modernization Crisis - Modernization Funding Must Be Increased, While the Defense Budget Tumbles.

Abstract

Over the years, cuts in the defense budget have had a significant impact on the modernization of our military forces. This study explores the nature of the defense cuts, what impact they have had and what changes may be made. It argues that while the defense budget will continue to decline, funding for modernization of our military forces must be increased. The paper connects the requirements of the military with the desires of the American people and the national strategy. It examines how our strategy may change due to budget realities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA309284

Entities

People

  • Gregory H. Swanson

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Department Of Defense
  • Federal Budgets
  • Force Structure
  • Governments
  • Helicopters
  • Investments
  • Military Budgets
  • Military Strategy
  • National Security
  • Navy
  • Procurement
  • Reconnaissance Aircraft
  • United Nations
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting
  • Strategic Security Studies