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Building for the future: Army unveils $185.9 billion budget proposal
March 14, 2024 — The Army released its fiscal year 2025 presidential budget request of $185.9 billion on March 11, detailing how the service intends to man, train and equip the force into the future... MORE

Upcoming Army budget continues focus on modernization
February 23, 2021 — As the Army crafts its next budget, its chief of staff said he will ensure every dollar counts as the service pushes ahead with its modernization efforts. ... MORE

An Extended Range Cannon Artillery is tested at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz., Nov. 18, 2018. The system is part of the Army's long-range precision fires portfolio. Army Chief of Staff Gen. James C. McConville said that the upcoming budget will continue to focus on modernization efforts, such as long-range precision fires, during a virtual discussion hosted by the Heritage Foundation Feb. 17, 2021.

Army FY20 budget proposal realigns $30 billion
February 27, 2019 — The Army is slated to release its fiscal year 2020 budget request on March 12, which will include the realignment of nearly $30 billion to improve readiness and better support the Army's six modernization priorities... MORE

Under Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy (left) discusses the Army's Fiscal Year 2020 budget proposal with AUSA president retired Gen. Carter Ham during the Institute of Land Warfare breakfast Feb. 26 in Arlington, Virginia.

Army Secretary: 'Renaissance' budget to boost modernization
January 28, 2019 — In anticipation of a future "high-intensity conflict" against a strategic competitor like Russia or China, the Army plans "big changes" in its fiscal year 2020 budget, said Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper... MORE

Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper inspects parts at Watervliet Arsenal, N.Y., March 30, 2018.