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U.S. Military Forces in FY 2022: Air Force

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.

November 30, 2021 — Mark Cancian
Analysis / Forces

Covid-19 Response Update: October 14-November 19

A roundup of the recent developments in the military’s response to Covid-19 by the CSIS International Security Program.

November 19, 2021 — Mark Cancian, Robert Maxwell
Analysis / Forces

U.S. Military Forces in FY 2022: Marine Corps

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.

November 16, 2021 — Mark Cancian
Analysis / Forces

U.S. Military Forces in FY 2022: Navy

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.

November 2, 2021 — Mark Cancian
Analysis / Forces

U.S. Military Forces in FY 2022: Army

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.

October 21, 2021 — Mark Cancian
Analysis / Forces

Covid-19 Response Update: October 13

A roundup of the recent developments in the military’s response to Covid-19 by the CSIS International Security Program.

October 13, 2021 — Mark Cancian, Robert Maxwell
Analysis / Forces

U.S. Military Forces in FY 2022: Peering into the Abyss—The Budget and Strategy Overview

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.

October 12, 2021 — Mark Cancian
Analysis / Acquisition, Strategy

What is the Importance of the AUKUS Announcement on Submarines?

ISP senior fellow John Schaus answers the pressing questions regarding the AUKUS announcement.

September 17, 2021 — John Schaus
Analysis / Covid-19

Covid-19 Response Update: July 9-July 16

A roundup of the developments in the military’s response to Covid-19 from July 9-June 16 by the CSIS International Security Program.

July 16, 2021 — William Healzer, Adam Saxton, Mark Cancian
Analysis / Covid-19

Covid-19 Response Update: June 4-June 18

A roundup of the developments in the military’s response to Covid-19 from June 4-June 18 by the CSIS International Security Program.

June 18, 2021 — William Healzer, Adam Saxton, Mark Cancian
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