Proposed Pentagon budget cuts could weaken battlefield testing and put troops at risk

The Pentagon wants to scale back its Test and Evaluation office—just as threats grow more complex. The office plays a key role in vetting systems for survivability and mission effectiveness. Experts warn that cutting this unit could reduce battlefield readiness and leave troops exposed to unproven tech. Here to explain what’s at stake and why Congress is paying attention is the Director of the Center for Defense Information at the Project on Government Oversight, Greg Williams. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .