$10 billion urged in weapons cuts: Plan for spending cuts hits non-defense programs

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A new study titled, 'Downsizing the Federal Government', on ways to cut the federal budget points at non-defense programs that might be slashed or eliminated, while suggesting defense spending cuts that would target mainly non-procurement programs. The study suggests $10 billion in wasteful weapons systems outlays might be eliminated.

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U.K., U.S. defense weapons programs may be cut or killed

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Two major U.S. Army programs - the Crusader self-propelled artillery system and the RAH-66 Comanche helicopter and a Navy missile system have been terminated recently due to costs increases. The author also suggests that similar weapons acquisition programs in both the U.S. and U.K. worth billions of dollars may be cancelled.

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England: Rising weapons costs must fit budget realities

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The US's acting Deputy Secretary of Defense, Gordon England, believes that although costs of weapons platforms are rising, they must fit into a rational budget framework. England feels that the Department of Defense must retain its focus on costs of weapons systems and their capabilities.

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