Pentagon shifts 2020 budget to counter China threat
The 2020 defense budget proposal centers on China as the primary security challenge. Secretary Shanahan outlines a plan to accelerate missile and space programs, nuclear modernization, and potential retirement of the USS Harry S Truman in response to Beijing’s military growth and tech advances.
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Pentagon seeks 271 million cut to commissaries
Defense officials push a 21 percent funding cut to the Defense Commissary Agency for fiscal 2020, aiming to merge DeCA with exchange services, while hoping to boost sales through regional pricing, new DeCA brands, and improved service. Navy NexCom chief Robert J. Bianchi outlines progress, distribution challenges, and cost-saving plans as stores face staffing reductions and delays in supply.
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