(Army Times) The Army has turned a corner after half a decade of throttled budgets ― that’s the message from senior leaders. Readiness is up, modernization is underway and the service is pushing to get the active component up to about 500,000 soldiers by 2022.
Army Rapid Capabilities Office realigned to focus on top modernization priorities
(Defense News) The Army’s Rapid Capabilities Office, established just over two years ago, isn’t going to be just about rushing to develop electronic warfare, position, navigation and timing, and cyber capabilities.
(DefenseOne) Some 500 programs are being scrutinized for cuts to support top acquisition priorities.
(Defense News) As the Army undergoes a major transformation, to include the activation of the brand new Army Futures Command, the service is attempting to bring requirements developers, the science and technology community, sustainers and logisticians closer together to more effectively modernize the force.
By Dan Gouré, RealClearDefense: “Is it possible that the Army could find much of what it needs to initially address its modernization priorities on the exhibit floor at the AUSA convention?”
By Dan Gouré, RealClearDefense: “The Army’s modernization strategy has one significant characteristic that will impact not only how that service will fight but also the conduct of joint and combined operations.”