Hearing on 2016 Army and Marine Corps Equipment Modernization
January 1, 2015
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The Frame
This hearing sets the legislative foundation for the 2016 defense budget, which determines funding levels for critical military equipment like the Abrams tank, Bradley fighting vehicle, and new amphibious combat vehicles.
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U.S. Army
The Army's acquisition programs for ground and aviation equipment are subject to the budget authorization process discussed.
U.S. Marine Corps
The Marine Corps' modernization strategy for amphibious combat vehicles is being reviewed by the subcommittee.
Defense Industrial Base
Manufacturers of military equipment are affected by the committee's decisions regarding production continuity and investment incentives.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2015.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The subcommittee reviewed the 2016 budget request for Army and Marine Corps ground force and rotorcraft modernization.
- The committee previously acted to prevent production breaks for armor platforms, specifically citing the Abrams tank.
- The Army's modernization focus includes the Abrams tank, Bradley fighting vehicle, Paladin MV, and Stryker vehicle.
- The Marine Corps has finalized requirements for a new family of amphibious combat vehicles.
- Chairman Turner stated he opposes sequestration and has advocated for increasing the defense budget topline.
- The hearing took place on March 19, 2015, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
Why It Matters
This hearing sets the legislative foundation for the 2016 defense budget, which determines funding levels for critical military equipment like the Abrams tank, Bradley fighting vehicle, and new amphibious combat vehicles.
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Return to Armor Focus
The committee explicitly linked the decision to maintain armor production to the geopolitical situation in Ukraine and the return of armor to Europe.
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