Blocking weapon programs

The Defense Secretary Robert Gates is thinking of deep cuts to some big weapons programs. For example, F-22 fighter jet as the Pentagon takes a hard look at how it spends money. Gates announced a long range of cuts Monday to weapons spending. He saying he plans to cut programs ranging from a new helicopter for the president. This is to ending production of the $140 billion F-22 fighter jet. The Armys modernization program would be scaled back. This will take a while as a new satellite syste. This would make a search and rescue helicopter would be cut. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he is overhauling military spending. Outlining a $534 billion budget for 2009. This will slash funds for major weapons programs. That's what Gates said Monday his moves amount that would shift spending goals to concentrate on wars we are in today and scenarios for the years ahead. There was a news conference to outline his budget. Gates said he closely talked with President Barack Obama and top military leaders. This was limited outside advice because of the significance of the changes. I think this is a smart idea so there will be less people dieing. I also think this started from the urinating dog event. That's my opinion and all I know about the subject.