Published August 2006
The Congressional Budget Office reports that the Army's planned Future Combat Systems demand such a high expenditure that little funding would be left for other weapons systems and equipment. This report analyzes costs and offers four alternatives that highlight various aspects of the FCS program.
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The Future of U.S. Special Operations Forces
Special operations play a critical role in how the United States confronts irregular threats, but to have long-term strategic impact, the author argues, numerous shortfalls must be addressed.
Reforming U.S. Drone Strike Policies
The author analyzes the potentially serious consequences, both at home and abroad, of a lightly overseen drone program and makes recommendations for improving its governance.
"The hypocrisy behind U.S. targeted killings has long been apparent to casual news readers, and it is now confirmed by internal intelligence...
Micah Zenko says the nomination of John Brennan to become the next CIA director can be crucial in scrutinizing the U.S. drone program.
The Department of Defense submitted this report in April 2012, outlining its current investment in unmanned aircraft systems (also known as...
The head of an independent commission investigating U.S. Army contracting practices tells CFR.org that inexperience, overwork, and neglect...
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