Army's Future Combat Systems Program and Alternatives

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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