The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) is calling for a 10-15 percent reduction in this years defense plan, but it is doubtful whether it will make an impact.

The Army's combination of uncertainty about the nature of future warfare, excessive enthusiasm about technology and an inability to communicate a clear purpose may inhibit the production of new ground combat vehicles, just as it doomed the Future Combat Systems program fifteen months ago.

General David H. Petraeus received the 2010 Irving Kristol Award at AEI's Annual Dinner.