The Statement of Administration Policy has some interesting stuff in it. In particular is the item on the AAV and the F-35 engine (WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO KILL THE ALTERNATE ENGINE!). But since I feel the AAV upgrade is the more pressing issue. The F-35 engine is pure politics. Read the whole thing. I've never been one to follow the HASC but I think that's about to change.
Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV): Section 214 would restrict the ability to develop improvements to existing AAVs until the completion of an analysis of AAV requirements and the completion of an analysis of alternatives of various options to fill such requirements. The Marine Corps is committed to a follow-on for the AAV; however, this provision would limit the ability to both improve the existing fleet and inhibit analysis of the best replacement options.
If I had to bet, it would be that the delegation from Ohio is attempting to revive the EFV. But I could be wrong.
since the speaker of the house is from ohio and parts of the F136 have roots in ohio its not an unsafe bet to think that ohio delegation with leverage is pushing this.
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