Defense Budget and Acquisition

CSIS experts track the foremost budget issues in the defense policy sphere, exploring trends in the overall defense budget, military readiness, force structure, defense acquisition, and military compensation in a broader effort to assess the alignment of the country’s defense strategy and its resources.

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Why the Army Needs Deception Groups

To outsmart modern threats, the U.S. Army must bring back “ghost armies”—dedicated deception units that manipulate what the enemy sees and believes, creating the space and confusion needed to maneuver and win on today’s transparent battlefield.

Commentary by Benjamin Jensen — January 29, 2026

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Jerry McGinn

Director, Center for the Industrial Base and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department

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Deterrence in the 21st Century

Please join the CSIS International Security Program and the Army War College for a timely discussion on the application of deterrence concepts given the ever-complex 21st century international security environment.

Event — April 28, 2016

The Outlook for Acquisition Reform in 2016

This event discusses the major issues that have surfaced in recent defense acquisition reform discussions. Particularly the speakers will address the proposed Acquisition Agility Act introduced by HASC Chairman Mac Thornberry.

Event — April 25, 2016

Analysis of the FY 2017 Defense Budget

The Obama administration’s FY 2017 budget—the eighth and final budget submitted by the administration—requests a total of $619.5 billion in funding for national defense.

Report by Todd Harrison — April 20, 2016

Missile Defense: Getting to the Elusive Right Side of the Cost Curve

The specter of a ballistic missile attack on the United States and its allies, or at the very least the threat of such an attack, continues to grow. Threat systems from rogue nations such as North Korea and Iran continue to mature in quality and quantity.

Report by Kenneth Todorov — April 8, 2016