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Army May Still Consider Adjusting Modernization System Schedules To Save Costs, Wormuth Says

Army May Still Consider Adjusting Modernization System Schedules To Save Costs, Wormuth Says
The Honorable Christine Wormuth, United States Secretary of the Army, visits Fort Bragg, N.C., July 19, 2021. During her visit, the 82nd Airborne Division showcased various new technology the U.S. Army will utilize in the future, including the Infantry Squad Vehicle, the Variable Height Antenna, and the Integrated Visual Augmentation System. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Jacob Ward).

The Army may look at the possibility of adjusting the schedules of its modernization programs as a means to create budget flexibility, the service’s secretary said Monday, while adding the priority remains protecting the full range of signature systems in development. During a press conference at the Association of the United States Army conference, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said senior leaders will have to “look at everything” as the service continues its push to transform for a future focus on…

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