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Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.

Modernization

Army's Future Combat Systems faces uncertain future

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Modernization

Army struggles to make FCS perform for Hill

The Army, which restructured its high-tech Future Combat System this summer, faces an August 2009 deadline to show Congress that it should continue funding the multibillion-dollar program.

Digital Government

McCain, Obama share some views on security

Both want more troops on the ground and both reject many of President Bush's policies; differences emerge on nuclear weapons, defense spending and the priority placed on the war in Afghanistan.