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Pentagon Spending Plan Falls Short
The Pentagon’s five-year strategic plan would cost as much as $300 billion more than the department has budgeted, according to a new analysis by the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments.
DOD Should Have Enough Money To Continue Iraq Operations, Analysts Say
The Defense Department should have enough money to fund operations in Iraq through this fiscal year and into FY-15, even if Congress drags its feet passing the FY-15 defense appropriations act, analysts say.
Ukraine, Syria, Iraq and Islamic State — What should Obama do?
Unrest in Ukraine, and Islamic State militants in Iraq have dominated news coverage for the past three months.CSBA Distinguished Fellow Eric Edelman goes on PBS NewsHour to discuss the the Obama administration’s response to these challenges.
Chinese Jet’s Run-in With P-8 Seen as Pattern
When an armed Chinese fighter jet recently buzzed a U.S. Navy surveillance aircraft over international waters in the South China Sea, it was just the latest in a series of low-level confrontations between the two militaries.
US Operation Against ISIL Costs Over $500 Million
U.S. military operations in Iraq since mid-June have cost well above $500 million and can currently be paid for out of 2014 budgets without going to Congress for additional funding, the Pentagon said Friday.
Pentagon’s Relatively Small Iraq Costs May Jump With Escalation
A big escalation in U.S. military activity against Islamic State militants could force the Pentagon to seek more money from Congress as policymakers draft next year's budget, though it should be able to pay for the current pace of operations from existing funds.