Army Expands Budget Flexibility for Agile Funding
The US Army plans to consolidate budget lines for command and control programs, allowing program executives to shift resources to emerging needs. This move is part of a broader effort to improve the service’s ability to adapt to changing needs on the battlefield. The Army is in talks with Congress to expand budget consolidation authorities for FY28. This development may signal a shift towards more agile funding practices within the Defense Department. Breaking Defense reports that the Army has already consolidated 13 lines related to electronic warfare, counter unmanned aerial systems, and drones in the FY26 budget.