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Gates expected to use new clout to scale back Pentagon weapons plans

 

Published 12/10/2008 at L.A. Times - Politics

Sniper blimps and light planes could gain favor over pricier projects, such as high-tech jets and the Future Combat Systems program. > For months, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has criticized the Pentagon's spending priorities but has done little to change them, choosing instead to leave the most difficult decisions to the next administration. (link)

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