November 23, 201114 yr From AOL Defense [excerpt] 'Majority' of Cuts To Come From Weapons; Stealthy UAVs Likely WinnersBy Colin Clark Published: November 23, 2011 WASHINGTON: Congress' failure to enact Super Committee cuts is likely to lead to serious reductions in funding for Pentagon weapon systems, according to one of the most respected defense budget analysts. Todd Harrison, the budget analyst at the respected Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, told a group of reporters eager to go home for Thanksgiving that a "majority of the cuts" are likely to come from the acquisition budget. ... Top of the list for major cuts or termination -- surprise, surprise -- is the Pentagon's largest program ever, the Joint Strike Fighter, Harrison said. While the Air Force and Marines are deeply committed to the F-35, the Navy --eager to protect its shipbuilding budget -- is much more comfortable eyeing upgrades or extensions of existing systems such as the F-18.
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