The Defense Department, amid continued partisan battles on Capitol Hill, is finalizing several major strategies and reviews that could set the trajectory for new investments in weapons technology and military commitments for years to come. Key upcoming milestones include the release of the National Defense Strategy, the fiscal year 2019 budget submission, a new modernization strategy and ongoing reviews dedicated to U.S. nuclear posture and ballistic missile defense. In the near term, however, the Pentagon must continue to manage under...
