Lawmakers have adopted legislation tasking the Army to envision fielding new missile types currently banned under a landmark disarmament treaty with Russia. Rep. Randy Forbes (R-VA) introduced an amendment to that effect to the fiscal year 2017 defense authorization bill during an April 21 meeting of the House Armed Services strategic forces subcommittee. Members approved the measure by voice vote. The subcommittee's mark now stands to be approved at an April 27 full committee hearing. Forbes wants the ground service's...
