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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 2021: Space, SOF, Civilians, and Contractors

Military forces include not just traditional services, but also the newly created Space Force, special operations forces, civilians, and contractors. In his final paper in a series on U.S. forces, Mark Cancian analyzes recent changes to these national security elements.

January 8, 2021 — Mark Cancian
Analysis / Forces

U.S. Military Forces in FY 2021: Air Force

The Air Force continues to develop and procure next-generation aircraft to meet the demands of great power conflict. While fielding new aircraft has arrested the fleet’s increasing age, the Air Force is not buying enough new aircraft to sustain its force structure.

December 3, 2020 — Mark Cancian
Analysis / Forces

U.S. Military Forces in FY 2021: Marine Corps

The Marine Corps begins a major restructuring to develop capabilities for great power conflict after two decades of conducting counterinsurgency ashore. However, many commentators worry that the restructuring will make the Marine Corps too narrowly focused.

November 16, 2020 — Mark Cancian
Analysis / Forces

U.S. Military Forces in FY 2021: Navy

Unlike the other services, the Navy has sought to grow significantly. However, its previous plan to reach 355 ships collapsed. A new plan incorporates smaller ships and large numbers of unmanned systems.

November 9, 2020 — Mark Cancian
Analysis / Covid-19

Covid-19 Response Update: May 15-May 22

A roundup of the developments in the military’s response to Covid-19 from May 15-May 22 by the CSIS International Security Program.

May 21, 2020 — Mark Cancian, Adam Saxton
Analysis / Covid-19

Covid-19 Response Update: May 1-May 8

A roundup of the developments in the military’s response to Covid-19 from May 1-May 8 by the CSIS International Security Program.

May 8, 2020 — Mark Cancian, Adam Saxton
Analysis / Covid-19

Covid-19 Response Update: April 24-May 1

A roundup of the developments in the military’s response to Covid-19 from April 23-May 1 by the CSIS International Security Program.

May 1, 2020 — Mark Cancian, Adam Saxton
Analysis / Forces

Mission First: US Military Must Train & Recruit During Pandemic

Mark Cancian and Adam Saxton discuss steps for how the Pentagon can protect the force while still enabling the military to accomplish its mission in a Covid-19 environment.

April 27, 2020 — Mark Cancian, Adam Saxton, via Breaking Defense
Analysis / Covid-19

Covid-19 Response Update: April 17-April 24

A roundup of the developments in the military’s response to Covid-19 from April 17-April 24 by the CSIS International Security Program.

April 24, 2020 — Mark Cancian, Adam Saxton
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