Reduce Nuclear Weapons to 1,000

The U.S. nuclear stockpile is about 10,000 warheads. An arsenal of 1,000 would be sufficient for deterrence.

Yes

No New Nuclear Weapons

Plans for expanded nuclear capabilities include developing the Reliable Replacement Warhead and constructing a new Plutonium Processing Facility.

Reduce Star Wars to Research & Development Only

The Bush Administration wants to deploy an expensive missile defense system that would include unproven space-based, ground-based and sea-based interceptors.

Cancel F-22 Fighter Jet

A supersonic stealth fighter designed to achieve superiority over Soviet fighter jets that were never built.

Cancel DDG-1000 Destroyer

A stealth combatant ship that is sized to fight a naval superpower and is inappropriate for its stated mission of supporting forces ashore.

Cancel Space-Based Weapons

A multi-billion dollar program that includes “killer satellites” and space lasers.  

Cancel Virginia Class Submarine

A $3 billion submarine that fails to provide significant new capabilities beyond those of the existing Los Angeles class.

Cancel C-130J Transport Plane

An upgraded cargo plane with 168 deficiencies that has not met commercial contract specifications.

Cancel V-22 Osprey
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An airplane-helicopter hybrid that killed 23 Marines in test flights and provides little benefit beyond existing helicopters.

Yes

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Eliminate Earmarks

The FY 2007 defense budget contained 2,822 earmarks totaling $15 billion, which included pork projects and wasted spending.

Slow F-35 until Improved

An ambitious joint aircraft for the Navy, Air Force, and Marines. Given the technological challenges and America 's overwhelming aircraft advantage, the program should not be rushed.

Trim Research & Development

The Pentagon is fighting a war on terror, yet spends more on futuristic weapons than at the peak of the Reagan buildup.

Trim Unnecessary Forces

The Air Force, Navy, and Marines have more than 5,000 tactical combat planes and 1,800 armed helicopters to outpace any possible rival.  

Future Combat System

An Army program of 18 major systems, including undeveloped armored vehicles and robotics. The current schedule is too ambitious.

Shift Savings to Domestic Programs

CSBA *or NPA*

Total Available for reinvestment
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