None of Russia's military actions have helped stabilize Syria or end the suffering of the Syrian people.
We cannot afford to assume that the enemy will resemble threats of recent wars.
Those characteristics would seem to point at least as strongly in favor of a fixed price contract as they would cost-plus.
The current budget request has rhetorically acknowledged an increase of worldwide threats.
We can expect 18 aircraft on August 2017?
What would necessitate a sole source contract for a helicopter?
The focus on these three priorities could put at risk modernization in future years.
The President's defense budget request for this fiscal year is disappointing.
What bearing does that particular characteristic have on the decision that should ultimately hinge on best value to the taxpayer?
Let us return to today's aircraft, specifically fourth generation fighter aircraft.
Each budget has under-resourced the military.