The Pentagon on Monday took sides with the Senate in a looming fight with the House Armed Services Committees over how to increase defense spending in 2017. – The Hill
The Marine Corps is projected to remain a force of 182,000 in coming years, but the four-star assistant commandant of the Marine Corps said new threats may require an increase of 5,000 troops or more. – Military.com
Marines' worn-out equipment is not being replaced quickly enough, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert Neller said Monday, calling the Pentagon's process for fielding new gear "too slow." – Defense News
The Marines are aiming to make their MV-22 Ospreys more lethal and faster, the service's top aviator said Monday. – Military Times
The Navy’s senior information warfare officer defined the terrain he is working in as a combination of electronic and cyber warfare with a goal for this year updating the service and joint strategies to create a set of guidance for the community that, “means something.” – USNI News
The director of the Navy staff told industry “if you’re not open architecture, you’re not relevant” when having to fight in a contested environment so offer the sea services systems that meet that requirement and can be used in a variety of ways. – USNI News