U.S. Military Forces in FY 2019: The Buildup and Its Limits
November 2, 2018
The Trump administration’s FY 2019 budget proposal laid out a set of priorities.
Fix readiness, so that forces meet a minimum standard.
Increase modernization by expanding production of existing systems and enhancing R&D for future systems but not launching major new programs.
Increase capabilities by upgrading existing systems and buying more munitions, particularly long-range and precision munitions.
Expand force structure, but modestly.
https://www.csis.org/analysis/us-military-forces-fy-2019-buildup-and-its-limits
