Pentagon breaks down 'Third Offset' FYDP investments

By Tony Bertuca / February 16, 2016 at 12:03 PM
The Pentagon is requesting $3.6 billion in fiscal year 2017 and $18 billion over the next five years to invest in the so-called "Third Offset" strategy meant to stem the erosion of U.S. superiority on 21st century battlefields. Though more than $6 billion in Third Offset capabilities being developed are classified, the Defense Department provided a breakdown of broad areas where the money would be spent over the course of the future years defense program. Firstly, DOD seeks to invest...

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