Read the most recent analysis from CSIS experts on defense-related issues.
The Air Force continues developing and procuring next-generation aircraft to meet the demands of great power conflict. While fielding new aircraft has slowed the increase in fleet age, the Air Force is not buying enough new aircraft to sustain current force levels.
A roundup of the recent developments in the military’s response to Covid-19 by the CSIS International Security Program.
The Marine Corps continues a major restructuring to develop capabilities for great power conflict in the Pacific by cutting units and personnel. The restructuring remains controversial and a work in progress.
The Biden administration’s emerging fleet plan incorporates smaller ships and large numbers of unmanned systems, as proposed by many strategists, but high costs, production limitations, and congressional opposition may prevent full implementation.
Despite its budget having declined by $3.6 billion, the U.S. Army’s force structure remains steady as a result of cuts to modernization and readiness. In the long term, the Army’s force structure is at risk because of the strategic focus on China, perceived as primarily an air and naval theater.
A roundup of the recent developments in the military’s response to Covid-19 by the CSIS International Security Program.
Each fiscal year, CSIS produces a series of papers on U.S. military forces, including their composition, new initiatives, long-term trends, and challenges. In FY 2022, military forces are “peering into the abyss,” as constrained budgets and strategy changes push the services to cut forces.
ISP senior fellow John Schaus answers the pressing questions regarding the AUKUS announcement.
A roundup of the developments in the military’s response to Covid-19 from July 9-June 16 by the CSIS International Security Program.
A roundup of the developments in the military’s response to Covid-19 from June 4-June 18 by the CSIS International Security Program.