FCS official: 'Spin-outs' to bring contractors more work

Article Abstract:

The Future Combat Systems (FCS) official has reported that the US Army's decision to 'spin-out' technologies from the FCS program to present force should increase production opportunities for those firms developing those systems. The Army is planning to deploy FCS-derived systems more incrementally and more widely, which translates to more work for the firms subcontracted to do the work.

Product development, Facilities & equipment, Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing, Tanks and tank components, Tanks & Parts, Equipment and supplies, Tanks (Military science), Tanks (Combat vehicles), Future Combat System (Tank)

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Army study: Six possible futures, six potential future forces

Article Abstract:

The Rand Corporation study offers a variety of potential world security scenarios to the US Army officials as they modernize the service and build a future force. The report presents a specific type of Army to match each specific scenario and is titled 'Alternative Futures and Army Force Planning Implications for the Future Force Era'.

Defense programs, Defence programs, United States. Department of Defense. Future Combat Systems Program

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RAND: Army should hedge terrorism uncertainties

Article Abstract:

The RAND report revealed that the Army should consider a multipronged strategy to hedge against the uncertainties regarding potential terrorist threats. A summary of the report titled Army Forces for Homeland Security states that the role of the U.S. military is to make up for any shortfalls in civilian capabilities.

Management dynamics, Management, Company business management, Antiterrorism measures

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