Review of the 2016 Missile Defense Agency Budget Request
January 1, 2015
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The Frame
The proposed $8.1 billion budget for the Missile Defense Agency exceeds federal spending caps by $37 billion, and if is triggered, the agency faces a potential $1.4 billion budget reduction.
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Missile Defense Agency
The agency is subject to the proposed budget, potential sequestration cuts, and oversight regarding its procurement and testing practices.
U.S. Military
The military relies on the agency's systems for protection against missile attacks.
Israel
Israel receives funding for the Iron Dome missile protection system through U.S. appropriations.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The President requested $8.1 billion for the Missile Defense Agency for fiscal year 2016, a 3% increase over the previous year.
- The total defense budget request exceeds 2011 Budget Control Act caps by over $37 billion.
- Sequestration would trigger a $1.4 billion reduction in the Missile Defense Agency's budget.
- The agency aims to field 44 operational Ground-Based Interceptors by 2017.
- The agency plans to complete two international Aegis Ashore sites by the end of 2015 and 2018.
- The subcommittee previously provided $225 million in emergency funds and $175 million in base funds for Israel's Iron Dome system.
- The Government Accountability Office (GAO) raised concerns regarding 'concurrency' in MDA acquisition, specifically the procurement of interceptors and missiles before adequate flight testing.
- The subcommittee hearing took place on March 18, 2015.
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Why It Matters
The proposed $8.1 billion budget for the Missile Defense Agency exceeds federal spending caps by $37 billion, and if is triggered, the agency faces a potential $1.4 billion budget reduction.
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Procurement Testing Standards
The committee is actively pushing back against the agency's 'concurrency' model, demanding a return to 'fly before you buy' standards.
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