Articles by Brian Slattery

Red Tape Ties Up Industrial Base

Brian Slattery | March 13, 2012

Defense officials need to rethink the way they award contracts, says Daniel Goure, vice president of the Lexington Institute. Goure argues that, in its effort… Read More

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Readiness Concerns Point to a Bleak Future for U.S. Military

Brian Slattery | March 07, 2012

In a recent op-ed, defense expert Mackenzie Eaglen points to the USS Essex as an unfortunate example of concerns about military readiness. Equipment failures prevented… Read More

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Reducing National Security Cutter Fleet Threatens U.S. Sovereignty at Sea

Brian Slattery | February 29, 2012

In his recent budget request, President Obama cut funding for two Coast Guard National Security Cutters (NSC) that were slated to round out the fleet… Read More

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“Hollow Forces” Discussion Distracts from Consequences of Defense Cuts

Brian Slattery | February 23, 2012

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) recently issued a report that attempts to explain the usage of the term “hollow forces.” The report argues that given… Read More

Defense Cuts Ignore Threats, Increase Risks

Brian Slattery | February 23, 2012

President Obama’s cuts to defense put America’s national security at risk, argues Heritage’s James Carafano. As the U.S. draws out of two foreign wars, the… Read More

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Defense Report Gets Failing Grade

Brian Slattery | February 09, 2012

America’s military is witnessing yet another attempt to recast the negative impact of massive defense cuts, this time in a report by the Council on… Read More

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Military Maintenance Critical to a Ready Force

Brian Slattery | February 09, 2012

In a recent report titled “A Historical Perspective on ‘Hollow Forces,’” the Congressional Research Service (CRS) surveyed past efforts to keep the military from going… Read More

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U.S. Special Forces Will Be Weakened by Defense Budget Cuts

Brian Slattery | January 31, 2012

Since the May 2, 2011, Navy SEAL raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound, President Obama has lauded the mission’s success and championed U.S. Special Forces… Read More

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Obama Administration Cannot Continue to “Hollow Out the Force”

Brian Slattery | January 27, 2012

In discussing the Department of Defense’s upcoming budget request, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta stated “our approach was to use this as an opportunity to maintain… Read More

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“Reversibility” Concept Could Cause Irreversible Damage to Armed Forces

Brian Slattery | January 24, 2012

The Obama Administration is using a new buzzword when referring to its national security strategy: “reversibility.” In the most recent Defense Strategy Guidance, this term… Read More

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