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January 17, 2020Loren B. Thompson, Ph.D

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Five Reasons The Army May Have Finally Found A Formula For Modernization That Works (From Forbes)

January 17, 2020Loren B. Thompson, Ph.D

In the years since the Cold War ended, the U.S. Army has faced repeated setbacks in trying to modernize its weapons.  Several major initiatives were canceled, and counter-insurgency campaigns in Southwest Asia distracted planners from the threat posed by near-peer adversaries.  But today the Army has a modernization plan that shows greater promise than at any time since President Reagan left office.  Five factors seem to be driving the improved outlook for recapitalizing aged warfighting systems: the availability of adequate funding, the careful planning of current initiatives, a cohesive leadership team at the top, an unambiguous focus on what technology is most needed, and a preference for systems that are feasible in both technological and budgetary terms.  I have written a commentary for Forbes here.

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